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DC16 ZXB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 ZXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 80,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 60,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ZXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

DC16 ZXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is DC16 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 ZXB 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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