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K26 TOR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,489 mi
Last recorded149,489 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 TOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,489 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack close to zone A limit (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm tread at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 149,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack close to zone A limit (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm tread at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,881 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 136,881 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 82,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,304 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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K26 TOR 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 60%.

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 K26 TOR, 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 K26 TOR registered?

K26 TOR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is K26 TOR safe to buy?

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