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K8 DOJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2026 135,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect welded on edge rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,484 miles

Central Front Stone chips in windscreen not affecting drivers view

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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K8 DOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K8 DOJ, 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 K8 DOJ registered?

K8 DOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is K8 DOJ safe to buy?

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