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DS16 SRV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,231 mi
Last recorded121,231 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 SRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 121,231 miles

Both front strut dust covers split.

Both rear tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges.

Rear propshaft doughnut splitting

Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 107,787 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 97,239 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,649 miles

Offside front inner brake disc face corroded, slight.

Small chips in lower section of windscreen, both sides.

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both dust covers front units. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 86,643 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Nearside (3.1 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nearside rear (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear, nearside has exposed cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front inner brake disc face corroded, slight.

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear pads getting low, discs lipped.

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both dust covers front units. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,637 miles

Central Rear prop shaft rear rubber coupling has splits on it

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 65,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear prop shaft rear rubber coupling has splits on it

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,981 miles

Both front cross strut ball joints worn, slight.

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside front suspension strut cover split

Offside front side repeater has condensation

Rear donut starting to split/ perish

Fail 12 Mar 2021 53,981 miles

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

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

Both front cross strut ball joints worn, slight.

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside front suspension strut cover split

Offside front side repeater has condensation

Rear donut starting to split/ perish

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,772 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 SRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DS16 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

DS16 SRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DS16 SRV safe to buy?

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