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FA16 FBN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 59,240 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Boot Lid LED Unit in-operative incorporates reversing light. (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 54,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,047 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 36,600 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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FA16 FBN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA16 FBN, 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 FA16 FBN registered?

FA16 FBN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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