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DY16 OSW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,775 mi
Last recorded152,775 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 152,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 143,901 miles

Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall

Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 May 2022 118,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,276 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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DY16 OSW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

DY16 OSW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is DY16 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 OSW shows 7 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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