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DGZ 5770

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 5770
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 65,895 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, depth: 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 65,834 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,711 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall + tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2024 54,196 miles

Front brake pad wear indicator light is on the dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads are worn advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,435 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 35,435 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 5770 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 DGZ 5770, 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 5770 registered?

DGZ 5770 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is DGZ 5770 safe to buy?

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