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EU66 XKJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU66 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 143,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 143,149 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 99,485 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to secure in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,958 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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EU66 XKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 EU66 XKJ, 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 EU66 XKJ registered?

EU66 XKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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