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KRL 2L

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,021 mi
Last recorded72,021 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRL 2L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,449 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,882 miles

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 16 Dec 2021 29,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 16,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder has multiple bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder has multiple bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder slightly misshaped / uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder slightly misshaped / uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KRL 2L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KRL 2L, 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 KRL 2L registered?

KRL 2L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is KRL 2L safe to buy?

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