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CJ16 ACO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,465 mi
Last recorded131,465 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ16 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 131,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm lower ball joint. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 114,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Aprox 1.1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Aprox 1.4mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm lower ball joint. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear across axle. Requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear across axle. Requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,132 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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CJ16 ACO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ16 ACO, 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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CJ16 ACO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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