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CJ53 SAS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 SAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 122,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,722 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 69,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,055 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,226 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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CJ53 SAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJ53 SAS, 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 CJ53 SAS registered?

CJ53 SAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is CJ53 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ53 SAS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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