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DBZ 439

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 439
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread- very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,529 miles

active bonnet malfunction message on dash

collision prevention malfunction message on dash

Fail 12 Mar 2020 46,529 miles

active bonnet malfunction message on dash

collision prevention malfunction message on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,056 miles

active bonnet malfunction on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2019 26,056 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

active bonnet malfunction on dash

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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DBZ 439 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DBZ 439, 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 DBZ 439 registered?

DBZ 439 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DBZ 439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 439 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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