2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 141,638 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 C-Class years (141,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 62,374
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 141,638
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.5% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Suspension4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.76%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.05%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.73%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 C-Class years (141,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.81% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.76% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 62,374 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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