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CX16 CVR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,355 mi
Last recorded81,355 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 CVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

The coolant level in the small tank is not detected.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,618 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 30 Mar 2024 57,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 48,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,535 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 26,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 20,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 13,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 245/45/18 (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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CX16 CVR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX16 CVR, 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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CX16 CVR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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