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CC55 MER

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC55 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 106,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,604 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2024 102,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 70,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 70,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ,both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,145 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 245 40 zr 18 Michelin. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ,both. (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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CC55 MER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CC55 MER, 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 CC55 MER registered?

CC55 MER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is CC55 MER safe to buy?

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