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L27 LJE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,904 mi
Last recorded61,904 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,904 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled indicating possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 48,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelled indicating possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 May 2025 53,428 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,949 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 42,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 37,077 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 37,076 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 34,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 28,924 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 28,656 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 18,357 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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L27 LJE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L27 LJE, 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 L27 LJE registered?

L27 LJE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is L27 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L27 LJE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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