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FM16 THG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,048 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 89,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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FM16 THG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM16 THG, 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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How do I check the history of FM16 THG?

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What year was FM16 THG registered?

FM16 THG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FM16 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 THG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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