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DC16 VPR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 86,150 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 76,600 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,988 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 VPR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

DC16 VPR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is DC16 VPR safe to buy?

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