Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto (2016)
2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto
CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport E Auto is a serious reliability concern: only 17.3% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the hybrid electric version performs even worse at 10.8%. There are no dangerous defects recorded across the 128 vehicles tested, which is a small mercy, but the dramatic pass rate failure suggests systemic problems that aren't immediately safety-critical.
At 67,256 miles on average, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing MOT at rates seven times higher than normal—this points to design or manufacturing issues rather than wear and tear. The fact that averages show almost no failures or advisories per vehicle actually masks the true picture: most cars fail multiple times before passing, meaning remedial work is both frequent and expensive. If you're considering buying one, budget heavily for specialist hybrid electric diagnostics and expect repeated MOT visits until faults are fully resolved.
We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 128 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto
Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (92%) | 118 | 97.8% | 0.02 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto vehicles fall between 41,638 and 90,404 miles.
2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Auto — Still on the Road
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C350 Sport E Autos are still being driven.
Strong survival — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
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