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C1 TET

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,573 mi
Last recorded41,573 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 36,639 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 36,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 33,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,537 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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C1 TET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C1 TET, 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 C1 TET registered?

C1 TET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is C1 TET safe to buy?

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