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AK56 DEB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,258 mi
Last recorded96,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 88,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,326 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,292 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 65,292 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 56,654 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 56,654 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 46,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,392 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 43,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm. (5.3.4 (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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AK56 DEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AK56 DEB, 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 AK56 DEB registered?

AK56 DEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is AK56 DEB safe to buy?

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