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L21 PRJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,695 mi
Last recorded93,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 PRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 88,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 78,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS on Dashboard

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,859 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 42,886 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 42,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,068 miles

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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L21 PRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L21 PRJ, 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 L21 PRJ registered?

L21 PRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is L21 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 PRJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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