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786 HAS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 HAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 163,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 163,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,491 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 123,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 98,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,251 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 47,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 37,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,252 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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786 HAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 786 HAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 786 HAS registered?

786 HAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is 786 HAS safe to buy?

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