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BE04 HEN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 HEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,066 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,493 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2025 133,493 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2025 80,855 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,622 miles

Central Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2024 71,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 113,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,491 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases O2 SENSOR INSECURE FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,558 miles

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,624 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake warning light illuminated indicating fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen/washer fluid,unblocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ....and o/s/rear...... (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,021 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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BE04 HEN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BE04 HEN, 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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BE04 HEN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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