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G9 RFK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 82,173 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,791 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 70,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 33,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 18,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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G9 RFK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 G9 RFK, 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 G9 RFK registered?

G9 RFK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is G9 RFK safe to buy?

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