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AP16 EVJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,510 mi
Last recorded94,510 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 94,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Lower Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

0.59 limit

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 76,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,561 miles

engine cover under tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AP16 EVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 EVJ, 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 AP16 EVJ registered?

AP16 EVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AP16 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 EVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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