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DT16 SDX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 SDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 140,697 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2026 140,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2025 127,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,071 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,970 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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DT16 SDX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DT16 SDX, 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 DT16 SDX registered?

DT16 SDX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DT16 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 SDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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