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HN66 AXJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN66 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin (Close to wear sensor) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads wearing thin (Close to wear sensor) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn down to (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 57,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn down to (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,298 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,463 miles

2nd coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight damage on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 24,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Has stone between tyre and rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight damage on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear 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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HN66 AXJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN66 AXJ, 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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HN66 AXJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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