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2016 Mercedes-benz C
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone on sat nav holder. in swept area of windscreen could affect drivers view. Drivers view is the whole of the swept area not just straight ahead. enforcement agencies may stop you for this situation ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone on sat nav holder. in swept area of windscreen could affect drivers view. Drivers view is the whole of the swept area not just straight ahead. enforcement agencies may stop you for this situation ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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AK16 VDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VDL, 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 AK16 VDL registered?
AK16 VDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2016.
Is AK16 VDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK16 VDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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