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48 BY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 BY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 77,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays

Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 36,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,823 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 21 May 2019 19,023 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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48 BY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 48 BY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 48 BY registered?

48 BY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is 48 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 BY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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