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AB16 SHK

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 SHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 63,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,282 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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AB16 SHK is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 AB16 SHK, 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 7 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 AB16 SHK registered?

AB16 SHK is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2019.

Is AB16 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 SHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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