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BJ16 XDS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 66,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 53,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,038 miles

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 XDS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ16 XDS, 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 BJ16 XDS registered?

BJ16 XDS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is BJ16 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 XDS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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