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CV16 UAB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,149 mi
Last recorded130,149 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 130,149 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 130,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,731 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,454 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BJ. REPLACE ASAP. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP. 245/40 18. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,130 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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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CV16 UAB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV16 UAB, 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 CV16 UAB registered?

CV16 UAB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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