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C11 DHA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 DHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 76,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 76,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,066 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Incorrectly Fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre Incorrectly Fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 58,588 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

T P light stays on!

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,138 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,138 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 28,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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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C11 DHA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C11 DHA, 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 C11 DHA registered?

C11 DHA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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