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DK16 OSB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 74,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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DK16 OSB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSB, 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 DK16 OSB registered?

DK16 OSB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is DK16 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 OSB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK16 OSB have outstanding finance?

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