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DS10 RDG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,632 mi
Last recorded48,632 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,632 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2025 58,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 58,468 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,729 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Oct 2024 45,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 41,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 28,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,005 miles

EMISSIONS NO PICK UP

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,091 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,601 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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DS10 RDG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DS10 RDG, 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 DS10 RDG registered?

DS10 RDG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DS10 RDG safe to buy?

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