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FT16 CPO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,187 mi
Last recorded81,187 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 CPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 81,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 74,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 74,558 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,283 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,311 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FT16 CPO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT16 CPO, 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 FT16 CPO registered?

FT16 CPO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is FT16 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 CPO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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