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DC08 WAY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 WAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 66,435 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 50,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,698 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.

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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DC08 WAY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC08 WAY, 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 DC08 WAY registered?

DC08 WAY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is DC08 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC08 WAY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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