Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto (2016)
2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Mercedes C250 D has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 25.1%, dramatically below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for potential buyers. The absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only saving grace, but the overwhelming majority of these cars are failing their tests, suggesting systemic issues with this particular model and engine combination.
At 71,400 miles on average, these cars are running relatively high mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures—averaging 0.19 per vehicle—despite carrying virtually no advisory warnings that might have flagged problems earlier. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and ask the seller for a full service history; this model is clearly harder to keep roadworthy than most rivals.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 138 | 24.6% | 0.19 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto vehicles fall between 53,502 and 87,946 miles.
2016 Mercedes Benz C250 D Amg Line Premium + Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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