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BK16 HGE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 HGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 95,100 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper and lower arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,844 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear brake discs and pads wearing close to the wear indicators

Rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,110 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,493 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 41,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK16 HGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK16 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK16 HGE registered?

BK16 HGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BK16 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 HGE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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