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L24 DLP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,577 mi
Last recorded54,577 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,577 miles

partial undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 53,126 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,849 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material qnd rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,110 miles

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 19 Nov 2019 39,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,485 miles

slight wear on front tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,835 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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L24 DLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L24 DLP, 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 L24 DLP registered?

L24 DLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is L24 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 DLP shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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