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CA16 EWJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,645 miles

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

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

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

tpms on

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,575 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,079 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 24,105 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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CA16 EWJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 CA16 EWJ, 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 CA16 EWJ registered?

CA16 EWJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CA16 EWJ safe to buy?

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