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CT16 DZA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT16 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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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CT16 DZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CT16 DZA, 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 CT16 DZA registered?

CT16 DZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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