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CE16 XCB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 XCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 127,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,802 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 112,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2023 112,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,070 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2021 91,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,648 miles

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

windscreen damaged

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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CE16 XCB 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 CE16 XCB, 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 CE16 XCB registered?

CE16 XCB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CE16 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 XCB 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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