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BR04 FFO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 90,712 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 90,712 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,567 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,765 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer outer rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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BR04 FFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol 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 BR04 FFO, 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 BR04 FFO registered?

BR04 FFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BR04 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 FFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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