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DGZ 2230

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 2230
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 113,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 92,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,828 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,520 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge. Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Fail 25 Feb 2023 60,520 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge. Both front tyres worn on both edges.

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

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 49,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

nearside front tyre splitting on inner side wall and will soon require replacement

offside front tyre splitting on inner side wall and will soon require replacement

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,120 miles

too clean to start smoke check

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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DGZ 2230 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DGZ 2230, 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

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What year was DGZ 2230 registered?

DGZ 2230 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is DGZ 2230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 2230 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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