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FN16 SSO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,977 mi
Last recorded59,977 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 59,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn down to 3mm of tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also worn down to 3mm of tread depth ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens defective but no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 54,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens defective but no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and taped up, needs attention (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 40,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and taped up, needs attention (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front worn on edge also slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 26,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise , near side rear outer tail lamp damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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FN16 SSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN16 SSO, 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 FN16 SSO registered?

FN16 SSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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