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A3 PBF

2025 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,832 mi
Last recorded108,832 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,273 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 103,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,070 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertray fitted obscuring to inspect testable item

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,585 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 39,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,999 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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A3 PBF is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 PBF, 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 1 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 PBF registered?

A3 PBF is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2025.

Is A3 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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