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227D724

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,882 mi
Last recorded185,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D724
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 185,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,769 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 162,948 miles

Brake pad wear warning message illuminated on dashboard

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 162,948 miles

Brake pad wear warning message illuminated on dashboard

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,603 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,805 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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227D724 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 227D724, 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 227D724 registered?

227D724 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is 227D724 safe to buy?

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