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FY66 YDJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 YDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,369 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation BOTH SIDES HEAVILY PITTED INNER SURFACES (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES HEAVILY PITTED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,040 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,319 miles

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

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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FY66 YDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FY66 YDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY66 YDJ registered?

FY66 YDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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The MOT history for FY66 YDJ 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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