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DL66 HLE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 HLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,454 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,890 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 45,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 45,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 31,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,441 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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DL66 HLE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL66 HLE, 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 DL66 HLE registered?

DL66 HLE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is DL66 HLE safe to buy?

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