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BW16 YBC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,207 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,029 miles

Rear handbrake efficiency reading 16% minimum required 16% only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,264 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 YBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BW16 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

BW16 YBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BW16 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 YBC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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