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BL16 XPY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,105 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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BL16 XPY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BL16 XPY, 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 BL16 XPY registered?

BL16 XPY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is BL16 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 XPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL16 XPY have outstanding finance?

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