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CX66 LXH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX66 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 77,289 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating incorrect tyre pressures at the time of the Mot.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 32,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 20,665 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall left/right (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2019 20,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high left/right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall left/right (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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CX66 LXH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 CX66 LXH, 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 CX66 LXH registered?

CX66 LXH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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The MOT history for CX66 LXH 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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