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A16 BKG

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,430 mi
Last recorded90,430 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,430 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,785 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,984 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 49,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 34,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,165 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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A16 BKG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 A16 BKG, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 BKG registered?

A16 BKG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2015.

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