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DP13 BEV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 BEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,457 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 72,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 65,302 miles

Front Brakes fluctuation not excessive

Rear Brakes fluctuation not excessive

Fail 27 Dec 2023 65,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes fluctuation not excessive

Rear Brakes fluctuation not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,937 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,770 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,714 miles

Front brakes imbalanced on application

Front wiper blades -yellow indicator sticker

Nearside Front sidewall cut-225/45/18

all tyres getting low in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2019 32,277 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

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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DP13 BEV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DP13 BEV, 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 DP13 BEV registered?

DP13 BEV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is DP13 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 BEV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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