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FV16 FSP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,136 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring on outer surface - light pitting inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 245/45W17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 245/45W17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,706 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,716 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 45,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Scrubbed on inner Edge and close to Limit Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Scrubbed on inner Edge and close to Limit Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on both edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on both edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,170 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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FV16 FSP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FV16 FSP, 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 FV16 FSP registered?

FV16 FSP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is FV16 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 FSP 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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