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DL16 NSZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 NSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 98,619 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 90,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 83,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,513 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2022 63,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 49,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,398 miles

all 4 tyres are on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2019 25,106 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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DL16 NSZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL16 NSZ, 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 DL16 NSZ registered?

DL16 NSZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DL16 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 NSZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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