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DE16 UZB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 UZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 108,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,444 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 71,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,573 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,107 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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DE16 UZB 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 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 DE16 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

DE16 UZB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is DE16 UZB safe to buy?

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