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DL16 FWX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 99,610 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 99,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2025 82,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 49,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 39,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 31,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,417 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 26,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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DL16 FWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 DL16 FWX, 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

How do I check the history of DL16 FWX?

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What year was DL16 FWX registered?

DL16 FWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is DL16 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 FWX 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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