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DK16 LGJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,622 mi
Last recorded165,622 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 165,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 129,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 129,684 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,185 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,104 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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DK16 LGJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK16 LGJ, 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 DK16 LGJ registered?

DK16 LGJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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