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BA56 HEY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA56 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Pass 8 Feb 2022 45,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 33,101 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

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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BA56 HEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA56 HEY, 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 BA56 HEY registered?

BA56 HEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is BA56 HEY safe to buy?

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