MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Active Bonnet malfunction on dash
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
dash-bored system has been restart
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front and rear tyres uneven,nsf tyre tread very low,steering system squeeky
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DR16 BAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DR16 BAL, 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 DR16 BAL registered?
DR16 BAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2016.
Is DR16 BAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DR16 BAL 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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