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K3 FOT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,822 mi
Last recorded44,822 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,604cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 44,822 miles

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 75,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER EDGE OSR2/3MIL NSR2/3MIL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 75,461 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER EDGE OSR2/3MIL NSR2/3MIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 42,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,347 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 71,347 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 35,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,021 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 30,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 25,795 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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K3 FOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K3 FOT, 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 K3 FOT registered?

K3 FOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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