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CN66 SZJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN66 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 82,026 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 82,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 74,461 miles

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS front discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 58,536 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 58,536 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 May 2022 47,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,209 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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CN66 SZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN66 SZJ, 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 CN66 SZJ registered?

CN66 SZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is CN66 SZJ safe to buy?

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