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AD16 CVW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,420 mi
Last recorded227,420 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 227,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 211,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 194,792 miles

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 9 May 2023 176,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 141,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 113,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,584 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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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AD16 CVW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD16 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD16 CVW registered?

AD16 CVW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AD16 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 CVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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