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BU16 WHM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 WHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,593 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,254 miles

Under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Tread area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central tread area ()

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,516 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 WHM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WHM, 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 BU16 WHM registered?

BU16 WHM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BU16 WHM safe to buy?

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