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AV61 RAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 104,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 104,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 69,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,656 miles

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

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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AV61 RAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric 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 AV61 RAJ, 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 AV61 RAJ registered?

AV61 RAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is AV61 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 RAJ 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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