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AF16 XST

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,747 mi
Last recorded56,747 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 56,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,225 miles

Rear brake pads 4mm

Fail 23 Aug 2024 52,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear brake pads 4mm

Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,314 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,294 miles

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

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

Check brake pad light showing (F-4MM R-6MM)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2020 26,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,115 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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AF16 XST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 XST, 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 AF16 XST registered?

AF16 XST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 XST shows 10 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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