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A15 DFE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,977 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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A15 DFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 A15 DFE, 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 A15 DFE registered?

A15 DFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is A15 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DFE 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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