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F5 BSR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,707 mi
Last recorded47,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 BSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,541 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 36,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (255/35r19 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 29,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (255/35r19 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,998 miles

Offside Front tyre signs of wear

rear brake pads signs of wear

rear tyres signs of wear

Fail 19 Feb 2019 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre signs of wear

rear brake pads signs of wear

rear tyres signs of wear

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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F5 BSR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 F5 BSR, 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

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What year was F5 BSR registered?

F5 BSR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is F5 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 BSR 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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