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C15 AHL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 83,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 75,080 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 75,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 66,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,081 miles

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

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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C15 AHL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C15 AHL, 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 C15 AHL registered?

C15 AHL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is C15 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 AHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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