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BX16 VFJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WEAR ON OUTER SHOULDER 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 69,482 miles

both front tyres low on outside edges

Fail 8 Feb 2025 69,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres low on outside edges

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,972 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 35,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,775 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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BX16 VFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX16 VFJ, 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 BX16 VFJ registered?

BX16 VFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2016.

Is BX16 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 VFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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