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DT55 PJT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,773 mi
Last recorded128,773 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT55 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 128,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 121,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 114,800 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2024 114,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2023 108,161 miles

Nearside Rear light damage to tyre sidewall

Fail 4 May 2023 108,143 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light damage to tyre sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,067 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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DT55 PJT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DT55 PJT, 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 DT55 PJT registered?

DT55 PJT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DT55 PJT safe to buy?

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