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AS05 TAB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 TAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 74,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 68,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,114 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 49,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,332 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,903 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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AS05 TAB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AS05 TAB, 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

How do I check the history of AS05 TAB?

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What year was AS05 TAB registered?

AS05 TAB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is AS05 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS05 TAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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