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AS16 LEX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,508 mi
Last recorded143,508 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS16 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,508 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 143,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,202 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 114,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 225/45/18

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AS16 LEX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 AS16 LEX, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AS16 LEX registered?

AS16 LEX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AS16 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS16 LEX shows 9 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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