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2016 Mercedes-benz C
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146,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both front suspension airbag covers detached
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both discs have a slight lip
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front both discs have a slight lip
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre appears to been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre appears to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 (5.2.3 (f))
under tray obscuring some components
x4 tyres slightly stretched
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre appears to been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre appears to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 (5.2.3 (f))
under tray obscuring some components
x4 tyres slightly stretched
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split/perished but not excessively (6.1.7 (d) (i))
all tyres have stretched sidewalls
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Registration plate incorrect in correct spacing (0.1 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C1 TRN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C1 TRN, 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 TRN registered?
C1 TRN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2016.
Is C1 TRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C1 TRN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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