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BO51 TRO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,143 mi
Last recorded43,143 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 TRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 43,143 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,282 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 40,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 39,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 28,643 miles

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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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BO51 TRO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BO51 TRO, 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 BO51 TRO registered?

BO51 TRO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is BO51 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 TRO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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