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EF16 EHS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,964 mi
Last recorded108,964 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 108,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 108,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has a bulge nexen 225.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy inner surface corrosion 30% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,698 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread and heavy outer edge wear, inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,852 miles

front tyres inner sidewalls perishing/ cracking

rear pads low 2mm

rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,864 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

rear tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,879 miles

chipped screen

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 May 2019 56,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EF16 EHS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF16 EHS, 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 EF16 EHS registered?

EF16 EHS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is EF16 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 EHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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