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A33 JEF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,006 mi
Last recorded91,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 157,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 157,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 151,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,022 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,260 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,272 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,800 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,866 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,946 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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A33 JEF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A33 JEF, 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 A33 JEF registered?

A33 JEF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is A33 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A33 JEF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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