CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK16 SWN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,263 mi
Last recorded66,263 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,263 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 64,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 60,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 57,112 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 57,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 51,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2021 47,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 42,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer/wearing inner edges/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer/wearing inner edges/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK16 SWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AK16 SWN, 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

How do I check the history of AK16 SWN?

You can check the full history of AK16 SWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK16 SWN registered?

AK16 SWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is AK16 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 SWN 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.

Does AK16 SWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK16 SWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.