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P16 ACJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 99,773 miles

Front both head light glass faded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm // min = 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,356 miles

engin cover +under tray fitted

n/s/rear tyre cracking

rear seat belt not check( child seat fitted)

Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engin cover +under tray fitted

n/s/rear tyre cracking

rear seat belt not check( child seat fitted)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,498 miles

o/s/rear tyre wear on edge

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/rear tyre wear on edge

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,537 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,676 miles

both front tyres worn edges

nearside front jacking point missing

offside rear tyre worn very near limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,213 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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P16 ACJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 P16 ACJ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P16 ACJ registered?

P16 ACJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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