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CIL 4505

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,904 mi
Last recorded105,904 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 4505
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 105,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 101,321 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 29 May 2025 101,321 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 101,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 99,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,490 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,490 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear tyre burst and running on run flat (1.2.1 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre burst running on run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,518 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 75,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 38,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,925 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,849 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyre have slight wear to outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r anti roll bar bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r anti roll bar bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,314 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CIL 4505 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CIL 4505, 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 CIL 4505 registered?

CIL 4505 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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