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C5 AUJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 86,226 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays , front to rear

Pass 12 May 2025 83,433 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,461 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,183 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,819 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,781 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,962 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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C5 AUJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C5 AUJ, 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 C5 AUJ registered?

C5 AUJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is C5 AUJ safe to buy?

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