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EX66 FOU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,124 mi
Last recorded38,124 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 38,124 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 34,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 32,638 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 32,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 28,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 26,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Worn. 205/60V16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

T.p.m.s Lamp On, Prior Test.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,805 miles

All Four Tyre's Perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 22,177 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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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EX66 FOU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX66 FOU, 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 EX66 FOU registered?

EX66 FOU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is EX66 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 FOU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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