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FG66 USU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,422 mi
Last recorded167,422 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 167,422 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 167,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 149,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,749 miles

both front tyres are slight worn on outside edges

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres are slight worn on outside edges

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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FG66 USU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG66 USU, 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

How do I check the history of FG66 USU?

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What year was FG66 USU registered?

FG66 USU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is FG66 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG66 USU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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