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31 RAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,727 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,482 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,164 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,987 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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31 RAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 31 RAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 31 RAJ registered?

31 RAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is 31 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 RAJ shows 8 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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