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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.0L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

WA16 AFE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C? It's a Hybrid Electric (Clean) with a 1991cc engine showing 122,390 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 02/03/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1991cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on March 3 2025 at 122,390 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates a clean mechanical state following a brief failure period in April 2024. While the failure at 107,716 miles suggests a specific issue required immediate attention, the subsequent pass just five days later demonstrates that the owner addressed the fault promptly. The overall trend shows consistent upkeep without signs of long-term neglect. The mileage pattern reflects high annual use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,200 miles per annum. Between April 2023 and March 2025, the car covered 31,949 miles in just over two years, indicating a recent increase in usage compared to the earlier years. This high cumulative mileage puts significant stress on wear components such as the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system. The regularity of the annual MOT tests suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally prevents seal degradation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most affected to this high-mileage profile. Given the 122,390 miles, a thorough check of the front control arm bushes and shock absorbers is essential to identify premature rubber wear. The brake discs should be inspected for thinning or uneven wear, as high mileage often accelerates caliper fatigue. Although the record shows no structural corrosion, a manual inspection of the underside and mounting points remains necessary to ensure the mileage has not compromised the integrity of the chassis.

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Free vehicle health score

58
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (WA16 AFE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2022 to March 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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