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F21 RDA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,774 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 73,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,187 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 60,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,810 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

fuel warning indicator on

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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F21 RDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F21 RDA, 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 F21 RDA?

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What year was F21 RDA registered?

F21 RDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is F21 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 RDA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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