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FH66 GXV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH66 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 113,787 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 103,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres on 3mm tread and worn on inner edges

rear brake discs considerably worn

rear brake pads very low

Fail 7 Feb 2024 92,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres on 3mm tread and worn on inner edges

rear brake discs considerably worn

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 77,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,037 miles

Exhaust system middle section minor leak of gases

Nearside 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 (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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FH66 GXV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 FH66 GXV, 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 FH66 GXV registered?

FH66 GXV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is FH66 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH66 GXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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