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DX16 LTN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 72,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 66,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Only marking 1/4 contact with disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop Coupling Donut deteriorated / Split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Guibo joint is splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,429 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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DX16 LTN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

DX16 LTN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DX16 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 LTN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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