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AO66 LBY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,357 miles

rear probe shaft rubber detreated

Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2025 68,408 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective center (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 45,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake pad warning message displayed on dashboard

Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,395 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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AO66 LBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AO66 LBY, 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 AO66 LBY registered?

AO66 LBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is AO66 LBY safe to buy?

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