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FR11 DMR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 DMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,404 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear rubber coupling has cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount

Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,937 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split /cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe has signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,951 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,993 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Plastic engine covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,435 miles

Engine covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,652 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,896 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
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FR11 DMR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FR11 DMR, 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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What year was FR11 DMR registered?

FR11 DMR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FR11 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 DMR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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