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C5 WAA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 118,640 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 118,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 81,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,540 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 26,581 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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C5 WAA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 C5 WAA, 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 C5 WAA registered?

C5 WAA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is C5 WAA safe to buy?

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