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A16 TRK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,207 miles

Tracking recommended - steering wheel off centre

Fail 2 Apr 2025 83,207 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tracking recommended - steering wheel off centre

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 80,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,901 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 77,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,246 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,790 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 TRK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 TRK, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 TRK registered?

A16 TRK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is A16 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TRK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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