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EN16 BZJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 BZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,336 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,505 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,159 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 132,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,198 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,892 miles

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

rear prop-shaft coupling cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,484 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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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EN16 BZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 EN16 BZJ, 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 EN16 BZJ registered?

EN16 BZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is EN16 BZJ safe to buy?

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