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DY16 EXG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 51,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,181 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,842 miles

Under trays fitted

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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DY16 EXG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DY16 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY16 EXG registered?

DY16 EXG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DY16 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 EXG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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