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AK52 GEM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,627 mi
Last recorded56,627 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 GEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 50,244 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 44,124 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,583 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 23,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 15,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,910 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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AK52 GEM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK52 GEM, 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 AK52 GEM registered?

AK52 GEM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is AK52 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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