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DT16 UWG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,996 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2025 76,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth cords felt-245/45/R17/95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth cords felt (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,076 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 37,571 miles

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,709 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 UWG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 DT16 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

DT16 UWG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DT16 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 UWG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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