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AF59 LAF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,233 mi
Last recorded34,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 34,233 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 34,142 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 31,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 25,539 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 22,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,853 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 13,853 miles

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

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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AF59 LAF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AF59 LAF, 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 AF59 LAF registered?

AF59 LAF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AF59 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 LAF 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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