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DES 30

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,692 mi
Last recorded44,692 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 30
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,692 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,780 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 39,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 36,281 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 36,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 25,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 23,139 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,554 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.5mm (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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DES 30 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 DES 30, 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 DES 30?

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What year was DES 30 registered?

DES 30 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is DES 30 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 30 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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