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C1 TRN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,418 mi
Last recorded146,418 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 146,418 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,204 miles

Front both discs have a slight lip

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2025 134,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 123,694 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,641 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,841 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split/perished but not excessively (6.1.7 (d) (i))

all tyres have stretched sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2022 81,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,213 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 61,212 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,058 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 45,056 miles

Registration plate incorrect in correct spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,530 miles

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.

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 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?

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