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BW16 VEK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,847 mi
Last recorded27,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 26,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,094 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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BW16 VEK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW16 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

BW16 VEK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is BW16 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VEK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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