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K8 MRU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (25 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,186 mi
Last recorded66,186 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

25 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,186 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 59,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 98,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 45,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 37,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 93,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 33,713 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,424 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

tpms light on indicating pressure lose

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 87,938 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,841 miles

over and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 84,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,519 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2015 74,193 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 70,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,278 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight movement n/s rear upper shock mount

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,481 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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K8 MRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 K8 MRU, 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 K8 MRU registered?

K8 MRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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