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EK16 HLF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,010 mi
Last recorded39,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 39,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 38,737 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 37,017 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 37,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 32,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,660 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 29,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 26,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,188 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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EK16 HLF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK16 HLF, 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 EK16 HLF registered?

EK16 HLF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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