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EV51 DHU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 106,135 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2025 150,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,440 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,389 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2023 134,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,384 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 118,980 miles

Brake performance not tested due to snapped and unseated springs on front , both sides (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit , advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,856 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 101,856 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,590 miles

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,379 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EV51 DHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EV51 DHU, 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 EV51 DHU registered?

EV51 DHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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