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C16 RTV

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,373 mi
Last recorded152,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 152,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 135,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 125,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view little crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 92,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view little crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,121 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 77,463 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 65,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor condition

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RTV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 C16 RTV, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 RTV registered?

C16 RTV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is C16 RTV safe to buy?

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