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MIL 5281

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5281
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 111,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 126,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 108,605 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 123,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,303 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 67,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,847 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,745 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,642 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,011 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,825 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Offside rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Slight damage to windscreen.

5. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,191 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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MIL 5281 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 MIL 5281, 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 MIL 5281 registered?

MIL 5281 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MIL 5281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5281 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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