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FP16 YNV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,088 mi
Last recorded146,088 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 146,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,660 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Nov 2021 71,901 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,772 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,165 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 YNV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FP16 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

FP16 YNV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is FP16 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 YNV 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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