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87 LG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 LG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 38,522 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light remains on (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,373 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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87 LG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 87 LG, 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 87 LG registered?

87 LG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is 87 LG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 LG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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