CarVerify

Free Car Check

EL14 TUC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL14 TUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 79,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 67,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,874 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 56,262 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 50,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 42,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,055 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 35,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 35,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,339 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EL14 TUC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EL14 TUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EL14 TUC?

You can check the full history of EL14 TUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EL14 TUC registered?

EL14 TUC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is EL14 TUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL14 TUC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL14 TUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EL14 TUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.