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DE16 OSK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 OSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,864 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 59,864 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 59,711 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 35,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 26,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 21,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,039 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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DE16 OSK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE16 OSK, 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 DE16 OSK registered?

DE16 OSK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is DE16 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 OSK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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