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BN16 UMT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 UMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,489 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,585 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 71,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 44,967 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,586 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 31,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BN16 UMT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This 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 BN16 UMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN16 UMT registered?

BN16 UMT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is BN16 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 UMT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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