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B27 STY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,332 mi
Last recorded77,332 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 STY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,332 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 77,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

T.P.M.S. Warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 59,238 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,451 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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B27 STY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B27 STY, 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 B27 STY registered?

B27 STY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2016.

Is B27 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 STY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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