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166 AJW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 31,692 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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166 AJW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 166 AJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 166 AJW registered?

166 AJW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is 166 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 AJW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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