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BJ16 WVE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted unable to test some components

Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,328 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 110,328 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 18 Jun 2019 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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BJ16 WVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BJ16 WVE, 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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BJ16 WVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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