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AL16 CON

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 CON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 60,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing 245.40.18.y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CAMBER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AL16 CON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AL16 CON, 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 AL16 CON registered?

AL16 CON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is AL16 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL16 CON shows 9 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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