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DB02 GVB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 GVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 50,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,279 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (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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DB02 GVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 DB02 GVB, 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 DB02 GVB registered?

DB02 GVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is DB02 GVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 GVB 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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