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FP16 XFU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 XFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 74,389 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 74,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 21 Mar 2026 71,347 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bag slightly presses up against shock absorber but not enough to affect performance

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,562 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 37,596 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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FP16 XFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FP16 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

FP16 XFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is FP16 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 XFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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