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403 BBC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,391 mi
Last recorded59,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration403 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 59,391 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 59,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,600 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 52,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread limit close (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

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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403 BBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 403 BBC, 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 403 BBC registered?

403 BBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is 403 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 403 BBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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