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DV16 SSO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet pull handle insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service light's on!

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 38,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,065 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 SSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSO, 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 DV16 SSO registered?

DV16 SSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is DV16 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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