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BX16 VHH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 VHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 112,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 83,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,922 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring harness on the right-hand side of the engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wiring harness on the right-hand side of the engine bay (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 46,922 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring harness on the right-hand side of the engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wiring harness on the right-hand side of the engine bay (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,393 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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BX16 VHH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX16 VHH, 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 BX16 VHH registered?

BX16 VHH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is BX16 VHH safe to buy?

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