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D1 VVB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 91,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 39,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,450 miles

Front tyres low on edges

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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D1 VVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D1 VVB, 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 D1 VVB registered?

D1 VVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is D1 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 VVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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