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BF16 CXU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,029 mi
Last recorded125,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,518 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 97,616 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,668 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 90,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,235 miles

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

n/s/ under tray damaged still secure

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2021 81,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Passenger Air Bag Switched off at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre is a runflat, offside is a standard tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,868 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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BF16 CXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 BF16 CXU, 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 BF16 CXU registered?

BF16 CXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is BF16 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 CXU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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