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725 DBL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,325 mi
Last recorded35,325 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration725 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 35,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 30,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 25,900 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 25,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,229 miles

Small crack in windscreen.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 17,444 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 15,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,985 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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725 DBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 725 DBL, 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 725 DBL registered?

725 DBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is 725 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 725 DBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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