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BT16 VXC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 VXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 99,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2026 99,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 63,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,062 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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BT16 VXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT16 VXC, 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 BT16 VXC registered?

BT16 VXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is BT16 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 VXC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT16 VXC have outstanding finance?

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