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K4 TAO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,046 mi
Last recorded38,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,046 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 26,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 14,098 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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K4 TAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K4 TAO, 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 K4 TAO registered?

K4 TAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2016.

Is K4 TAO safe to buy?

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