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BW16 YCO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,134 mi
Last recorded64,134 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 YCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 60,919 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2024 53,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 40,259 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,013 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,813 miles

Damage to O/S F wing

Offside Front Cut in sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2019 23,813 miles

Damage to O/S F wing

Offside Front Cut in sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,930 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 YCO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This 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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

BW16 YCO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BW16 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 YCO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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