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BW16 VDM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,178 mi
Last recorded52,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm useable tread remaining 225/4518 y tyre splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 225/4518 y tyre splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 52,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4018 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm useable tread remaining 225/4518 y tyre splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 225/4518 y tyre splitting (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating pressure loss

Pass 30 May 2025 47,813 miles

Front both front alloys curb damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearbars and age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wearbars andage cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 47,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover on reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Front both front alloys curb damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearbars and age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wearbars andage cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2022 36,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,041 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

wipers smeer front screen slightly

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 VDM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW16 VDM, 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 BW16 VDM registered?

BW16 VDM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is BW16 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VDM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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