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C50 DLY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC50 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,248 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 63,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 58,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,221 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning message on dash

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bars hydraulic system corroded,leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,617 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,463 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,748 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,030 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,936 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,361 miles

Centre Rear seat belt does not move

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt buckle stuck below stop on belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,666 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,342 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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C50 DLY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C50 DLY, 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 C50 DLY registered?

C50 DLY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is C50 DLY safe to buy?

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