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DC16 VNW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,711 mi
Last recorded99,711 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52mm plus worn on inner 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm plus worn on outer edge / damage on outer sidewakk 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm plus worn on inner edge 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Aero blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,297 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on outer sidewalls (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn on outer edge (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wear on outer edge (205/60r16

Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,248 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 VNW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VNW, 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 DC16 VNW registered?

DC16 VNW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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