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FH16 XOP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,454 mi
Last recorded87,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 XOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,454 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect banded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 87,389 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect banded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 77,436 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, left drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 69,239 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 60,845 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inners. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 52,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 52,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,840 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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FH16 XOP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH16 XOP, 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 FH16 XOP registered?

FH16 XOP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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