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CP16 ACJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 119,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,862 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 105,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner and outer edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner and outer edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 42,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 24,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,557 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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CP16 ACJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 CP16 ACJ, 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 CP16 ACJ registered?

CP16 ACJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is CP16 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 ACJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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