2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · K500 TOL
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 125,044 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K500 TOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 125,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
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K500 TOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (K500 TOL) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
K500 TOL Mileage History
- 14/02/2023101,105 mi
- 20/02/2024110,339 mi+9,234 mi
- 06/02/2025117,862 mi+7,523 mi
- 06/02/2025117,862 mi
- 05/01/2026125,044 mi+7,182 mi
Average of roughly 8,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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