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X26 SLJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,253 mi
Last recorded127,253 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 SLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 127,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 54,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,150 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 74,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,224 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,765 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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X26 SLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X26 SLJ, 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 X26 SLJ registered?

X26 SLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is X26 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X26 SLJ shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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