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AP55 KEZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,526 mi
Last recorded41,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 41,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Nearside & Offside of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 41,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Nearside & Offside of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 30,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 24,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WORN ON OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 24,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WORN ON OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 13,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 9,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AP55 KEZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP55 KEZ, 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 AP55 KEZ registered?

AP55 KEZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is AP55 KEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 KEZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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