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C16 MTR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2025 61,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2021 26,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 25,274 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake pads look lower then the nearside brake pads

Pass 8 May 2019 23,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 23,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

anti slipp both lights on

anti slipp both lights on

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,995 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on the edges

Pass 9 May 2017 20,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,093 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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C16 MTR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C16 MTR, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 MTR registered?

C16 MTR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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