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DS 9173

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,058 mi
Last recorded55,058 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 9173
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 52,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 49,152 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2024 49,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 2/3 mm runflat also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,496 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 37,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails 255/35/19

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 31,669 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,003 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 21,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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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DS 9173 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS 9173, 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 DS 9173 registered?

DS 9173 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is DS 9173 safe to buy?

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