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L19 EEB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,462 mi
Last recorded41,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 41,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,957 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 28 Aug 2024 36,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,873 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar boots perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 103,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar boots perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,254 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded not considered excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,698 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,016 miles

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

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 63,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,718 miles

Both front tyres perished / splitting and worn low on edges.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perished / splitting and worn low on edges.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,583 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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L19 EEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L19 EEB, 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 L19 EEB registered?

L19 EEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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