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DG16 ZHR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,048 mi
Last recorded25,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 25,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 25,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 22,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 20,741 miles

hand brake performance 17%

Pass 9 Feb 2023 18,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 12,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,752 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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DG16 ZHR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 DG16 ZHR, 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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How do I check the history of DG16 ZHR?

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What year was DG16 ZHR registered?

DG16 ZHR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is DG16 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 ZHR 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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