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DA51 DAL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,277 mi
Last recorded73,277 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,277 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 25 Mar 2026 73,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,550 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,835 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on inside of wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Almost completely bald across the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80% worn (pad wear light is on) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost edge, very low on outermost (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,546 miles

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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DA51 DAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA51 DAL, 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 DA51 DAL registered?

DA51 DAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is DA51 DAL safe to buy?

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