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AJ16 VLB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 83,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 30,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,521 miles

Windscreen washer operation weak

Fail 1 Jun 2019 27,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer operation weak

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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AJ16 VLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 VLB, 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 AJ16 VLB registered?

AJ16 VLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 VLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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