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BO14 FAD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO14 FAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,220 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,264 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,593 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2024 119,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover / Under tray body fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,951 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BO14 FAD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO14 FAD, 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 BO14 FAD registered?

BO14 FAD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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