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DS16 SRU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 SRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,546 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 96,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,528 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,674 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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DS16 SRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS16 SRU, 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 DS16 SRU registered?

DS16 SRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is DS16 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 SRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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