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BU16 YRX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,747 mi
Last recorded226,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 YRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 226,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 204,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 183,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 180,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 177,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 177,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 161,528 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,534 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 132,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,981 miles

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

Under covers fitted obscuring testable components

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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BU16 YRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU16 YRX, 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 BU16 YRX registered?

BU16 YRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BU16 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 YRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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