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AP16 YJF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 125,353 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2025 114,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,741 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,450 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,450 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,584 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/misshapen on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/misshapen on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 YJF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP16 YJF registered?

AP16 YJF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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