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FF16 ETO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF16 ETO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 79,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 76,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 66,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,773 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 47,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,982 miles

front brakes running low

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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FF16 ETO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FF16 ETO, 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 FF16 ETO registered?

FF16 ETO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FF16 ETO safe to buy?

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