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2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AD53 DAL

AD53 DAL

2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 100,966 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
100,966 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
2143cc
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AD53 DAL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
  • 100,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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AD53 DAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 08:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (AD53 DAL) between March 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken multi link (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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AD53 DAL Mileage History

  1. 06/03/202479,920 mi
  2. 16/04/202480,440 mi+520 mi
  3. 16/09/202480,480 mi+40 mi
  4. 22/09/2025100,966 mi+20,486 mi
  5. 23/09/2025100,966 mi

Average of roughly 13,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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