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DX16 LNK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 LNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,976 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 83,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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DX16 LNK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DX16 LNK, 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 DX16 LNK registered?

DX16 LNK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is DX16 LNK safe to buy?

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