2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · B44 RDO
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 174,016 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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B44 RDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 174,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B44 RDO MOT History
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 (B44 RDO) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
B44 RDO Mileage History
- 08/06/2023153,087 mi
- 29/06/2024166,962 mi+13,875 mi
- 29/06/2024166,962 mi
- 16/10/2025174,016 mi+7,054 mi
- 16/10/2025174,016 mi
Average of roughly 8,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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