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DKZ 119

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 119
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,135 miles

Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pads.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Pads on 3mm

Offside Rear Pads on 2-3 mm

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,913 miles

Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and break pipes.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,394 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,686 miles

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

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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DKZ 119 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DKZ 119, 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 DKZ 119 registered?

DKZ 119 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is DKZ 119 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 119 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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