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D3 WYC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 May 2025 126,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 123,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,668 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 100,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,124 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,347 miles

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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D3 WYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D3 WYC, 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 D3 WYC registered?

D3 WYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is D3 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 WYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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