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FP16 TLV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 TLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 85,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,449 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 66,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 61,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 56,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,461 miles

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

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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FP16 TLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP16 TLV, 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

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What year was FP16 TLV registered?

FP16 TLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is FP16 TLV safe to buy?

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