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EG66 LKL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG66 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,583 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,848 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,735 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2019 48,735 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EG66 LKL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 EG66 LKL, 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 EG66 LKL registered?

EG66 LKL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is EG66 LKL safe to buy?

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