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DA15 ART

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 135,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2025 129,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 121,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,220 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,650 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,650 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,539 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,610 miles

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

Under tary fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,204 miles

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

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

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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DA15 ART is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA15 ART, 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 DA15 ART registered?

DA15 ART is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is DA15 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA15 ART shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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