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EA16 XLP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,248 mi
Last recorded20,248 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 20,248 miles

Tyres have small cracks in outer side wall.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 17,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 14,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 12,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 8,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 7,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 5,486 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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EA16 XLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA16 XLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA16 XLP registered?

EA16 XLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is EA16 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 XLP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA16 XLP have outstanding finance?

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