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AJ16 XOD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 90,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,542 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,542 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 XOD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ16 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

AJ16 XOD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is AJ16 XOD safe to buy?

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