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C17 MKA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,103 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,103 miles

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

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 21 Apr 2022 98,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 86,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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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C17 MKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc 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 C17 MKA, 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 C17 MKA registered?

C17 MKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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