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CY16 AVN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,140 mi
Last recorded81,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 AVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 81,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.29 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,930 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2025 73,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,612 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 65,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 58,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 May 2022 48,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 May 2021 44,626 miles

Emissions to clean to register.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 May 2020 40,820 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides VERY CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 May 2019 34,060 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 34,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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CY16 AVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY16 AVN, 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 CY16 AVN registered?

CY16 AVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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