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FC16 NKU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,337 mi
Last recorded33,337 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 NKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 33,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 31,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 31,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 29,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 29,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 zr19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 23,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 16,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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FC16 NKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol 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 FC16 NKU, 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 FC16 NKU registered?

FC16 NKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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