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DV66 XBM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,717 mi
Last recorded76,717 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 75,659 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2024 64,263 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2023 59,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2022 55,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (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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DV66 XBM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DV66 XBM, 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 DV66 XBM registered?

DV66 XBM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is DV66 XBM safe to buy?

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