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CP16 URN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 URN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 3mm, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 62,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2.5mm, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 3mm, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 44,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,995 miles

under trays & trims fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 36,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 26,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 18,080 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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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CP16 URN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP16 URN, 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 CP16 URN registered?

CP16 URN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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The MOT history for CP16 URN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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