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EA51 AYA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

256,483 mi
Last recorded256,483 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 256,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 256,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing downwards and shock attached to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 220,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 180,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 148,881 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,921 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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EA51 AYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA51 AYA, 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 EA51 AYA registered?

EA51 AYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is EA51 AYA safe to buy?

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