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AKZ 899

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,106 mi
Last recorded51,106 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 899
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,613 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm on inner edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2,7mm on inner edge close to limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.0mm on inner edge very close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 32,128 miles

Brake pads warning lights on on but brake pads linning not less than 1.5 mm.

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))

Fail 28 May 2022 31,887 miles

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

Brake pads warning lights on on but brake pads linning not less than 1.5 mm.

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 26 Apr 2021 24,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,916 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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AKZ 899 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AKZ 899, 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 AKZ 899 registered?

AKZ 899 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is AKZ 899 safe to buy?

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