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AN16 SYN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN16 SYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 102,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,203 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,114 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,114 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 53,470 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,783 miles

Front Chips on windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2021 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 247,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AN16 SYN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AN16 SYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN16 SYN registered?

AN16 SYN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AN16 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN16 SYN shows 12 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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