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DP16 HFS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,398 mi
Last recorded78,398 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 78,398 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth in places around inner edge of tyre + tread depth 3mm (no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth in places around inner edge of tyre + tread depth 3mm (no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 58,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth in places around inner edge of tyre + tread depth 3mm (no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth in places around inner edge of tyre + tread depth 3mm (no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,033 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,861 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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DP16 HFS 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 80%.

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 DP16 HFS, 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 DP16 HFS registered?

DP16 HFS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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