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BW16 EJD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 EJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 72,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,491 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,491 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,221 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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BW16 EJD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW16 EJD, 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 BW16 EJD registered?

BW16 EJD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is BW16 EJD safe to buy?

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