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DV16 RXP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,885 mi
Last recorded37,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 RXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 37,885 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 37,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 37,355 miles

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,800 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 36,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,591 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,552 miles

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

emissions too low to record

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,941 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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DV16 RXP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DV16 RXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV16 RXP?

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What year was DV16 RXP registered?

DV16 RXP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is DV16 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 RXP 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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