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AJ65 NWB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 NWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 84,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,642 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 82,642 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 82,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,127 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,369 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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AJ65 NWB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ65 NWB, 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 AJ65 NWB registered?

AJ65 NWB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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