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C16 SOO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 91,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,235 miles

Numerous small chips in windscreen, not blocking view to front.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 88,180 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,422 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,941 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 SOO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 SOO, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 SOO registered?

C16 SOO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is C16 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 SOO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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