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AK66 ZSE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 55,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 55,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 54,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside rear 245/40/R18 and offside rear is 245/45/R18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,576 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AK66 ZSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK66 ZSE, 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 AK66 ZSE registered?

AK66 ZSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is AK66 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 ZSE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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