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BW58 ADE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

76,158 mi
Last recorded76,158 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW58 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 76,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,578 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 79,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,711 miles

Offside Front Drivers side brake lagging in operation -- On Limit

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,023 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cracks on inner edge of tread (marked with chalk on the inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,831 miles

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner shoulder

Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,499 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 25,040 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,706 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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BW58 ADE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 BW58 ADE, 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 BW58 ADE registered?

BW58 ADE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BW58 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW58 ADE shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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