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BR10 COX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR10 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 75,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 68,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18.. 95Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18.. 97Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18.. 95Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18.. 97Y XL (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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BR10 COX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BR10 COX, 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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BR10 COX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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