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BA16 WSL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,309 mi
Last recorded37,309 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 33,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 24,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 7,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 7,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 7,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 7,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 7,070 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 WSL 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 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 BA16 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

BA16 WSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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