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B1 XAG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 60,875 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (245/40-18) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2024 58,500 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,853 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,955 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,466 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3.5mm (225/45x18 MO) (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wipers juddering

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,114 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3.5mm (225/45x18 MO) (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wipers juddering

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

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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B1 XAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B1 XAG, 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 B1 XAG registered?

B1 XAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is B1 XAG safe to buy?

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