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FY16 DNE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,178 mi
Last recorded168,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 168,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 158,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 149,034 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arm mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 138,116 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 18 May 2022 127,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,006 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,267 miles

damage to zone a on windowscreen just under 10mm

Fail 24 Mar 2020 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth getting low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth getting low

damage to zone a on windowscreen just under 10mm

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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FY16 DNE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel 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 FY16 DNE, 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 FY16 DNE registered?

FY16 DNE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FY16 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 DNE 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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