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A16 BAH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,547 mi
Last recorded58,547 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,671 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 33,671 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 28,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 21,147 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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A16 BAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 A16 BAH, 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 A16 BAH registered?

A16 BAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is A16 BAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 BAH 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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