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AV16 CWL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 80,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 67,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,627 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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AV16 CWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AV16 CWL, 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

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What year was AV16 CWL registered?

AV16 CWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AV16 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 CWL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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