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DC65 AXU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,421 mi
Last recorded53,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 AXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 53,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,729 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2021 34,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 15,330 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 15,327 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 255/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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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DC65 AXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 DC65 AXU, 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

How do I check the history of DC65 AXU?

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What year was DC65 AXU registered?

DC65 AXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is DC65 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC65 AXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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