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BA16 WLC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,133 mi
Last recorded72,133 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog & reverse light on &off

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,272 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 45,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm / bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 5,732 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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BA16 WLC 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 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 BA16 WLC, 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 BA16 WLC registered?

BA16 WLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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