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2016 Mercedes-benz C
MOT Status
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74,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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