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BC16 SYZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 SYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 72,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 67,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,002 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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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BC16 SYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC16 SYZ, 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 BC16 SYZ registered?

BC16 SYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is BC16 SYZ safe to buy?

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