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FD16 HRX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,880 miles

Nearside front wheel distorted

Prop shaft rear flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2024 56,875 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 29,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,719 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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FD16 HRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD16 HRX, 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 FD16 HRX registered?

FD16 HRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is FD16 HRX safe to buy?

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