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EGZ 2561

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,877 mi
Last recorded73,877 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 2561
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,877 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 64,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,425 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 45,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 30,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 28 Jan 2021 20,516 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 20,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 12,545 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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EGZ 2561 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGZ 2561, 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 EGZ 2561 registered?

EGZ 2561 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is EGZ 2561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGZ 2561 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGZ 2561 have outstanding finance?

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