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HO56 DGY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO56 DGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 84,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 68,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 34,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 29,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,430 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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HO56 DGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HO56 DGY, 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 HO56 DGY registered?

HO56 DGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is HO56 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO56 DGY shows 8 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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