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AF16 YWN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,778 mi
Last recorded198,778 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 198,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 174,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

smell of fuel in the engine bay

Fail 15 Feb 2025 173,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

smell of fuel in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2024 152,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair fluctuation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,976 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 609 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 YWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF16 YWN, 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 AF16 YWN registered?

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

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