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EJ16 AEW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear/Shocker attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear/Shocker attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 42,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (shocker attached to) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (shocker attached to) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,324 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 17,324 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative Light illuminated (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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EJ16 AEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 EJ16 AEW, 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 EJ16 AEW registered?

EJ16 AEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is EJ16 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 AEW 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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