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AE16 CWA

2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,699 mi
Last recorded167,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown59,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 167,699 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi/DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT + REAR MOUNTS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (0222) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4221) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 163,809 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend by chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 162,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 162,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S/F day time running lamp not working

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,227 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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AE16 CWA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 59,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE16 CWA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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