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AD13 LET

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD13 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,834 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 101,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Front & Rear (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,909 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 53,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 38,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 29,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 21,272 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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AD13 LET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AD13 LET, 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 AD13 LET registered?

AD13 LET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AD13 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD13 LET shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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