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1 BAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,391 mi
Last recorded38,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 38,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 23,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 16,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,366 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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1 BAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 BAJ, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 BAJ registered?

1 BAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 1 BAJ safe to buy?

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