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EA66 LXB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,148 mi
Last recorded109,148 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 109,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,949 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack middle lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2023 73,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack middle lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,728 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,422 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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EA66 LXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EA66 LXB, 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

How do I check the history of EA66 LXB?

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What year was EA66 LXB registered?

EA66 LXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is EA66 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 LXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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