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A8 XMX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,207 mi
Last recorded49,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,207 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn & Cuts To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 41,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,033 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 31,763 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 31,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 24,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 20,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, runflat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm, shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 16,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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A8 XMX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 A8 XMX, 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 A8 XMX registered?

A8 XMX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is A8 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XMX shows 9 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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