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AV16 LXF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,533 mi
Last recorded48,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 48,533 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,204 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2024 40,290 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 35,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 32,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 27,837 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 17,890 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 LXF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol 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 AV16 LXF, 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 AV16 LXF registered?

AV16 LXF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AV16 LXF safe to buy?

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