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1 RBE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,192 mi
Last recorded44,192 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Puncture light on

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,671 miles

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 24,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,056 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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1 RBE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 1 RBE, 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 1 RBE registered?

1 RBE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is 1 RBE safe to buy?

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