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DC16 BTO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,084 mi
Last recorded77,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 63,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear tyres wearing close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,574 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 31,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,439 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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DC16 BTO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC16 BTO, 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 DC16 BTO registered?

DC16 BTO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is DC16 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 BTO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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