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DA16 OUM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,466 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 71,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 67,339 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,075 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 55,786 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,422 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 33,590 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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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DA16 OUM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA16 OUM, 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 DA16 OUM registered?

DA16 OUM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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