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DW16 CHK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,078 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 54,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 45,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,774 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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DW16 CHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DW16 CHK, 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 DW16 CHK registered?

DW16 CHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is DW16 CHK safe to buy?

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