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BU16 VLO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,438 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 34,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 31,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 27,347 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,214 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 25,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BU16 VLO 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 BU16 VLO, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 VLO?

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What year was BU16 VLO registered?

BU16 VLO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 VLO 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 BU16 VLO have outstanding finance?

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