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A16 SBR

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 71,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 65,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre some wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obstructing oil leak view

Fail 22 Sep 2021 42,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obstructing oil leak view

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,292 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 SBR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

A16 SBR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is A16 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SBR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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