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AO16 TPZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 TPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 46,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 43,513 miles

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

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

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 12 Jun 2024 39,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,284 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2021 27,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,021 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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AO16 TPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO16 TPZ, 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 AO16 TPZ registered?

AO16 TPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is AO16 TPZ safe to buy?

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