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BW16 VDA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,757 mi
Last recorded54,757 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 38,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,002 miles

Both front tyres have a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and are slightly worn on edges

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,790 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,100 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 14,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BW16 VDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BW16 VDA, 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 BW16 VDA registered?

BW16 VDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BW16 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VDA 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.

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