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2016 Mercedes-benz C
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121,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front strut dust covers split.
Both rear tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges.
Rear propshaft doughnut splitting
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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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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.
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