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BJ16 XDP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,333 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 98,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 71,393 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,290 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,096 miles

nearside lower spring control arm ball joint has slight play

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 XDP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric 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 BJ16 XDP, 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 BJ16 XDP registered?

BJ16 XDP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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