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FV16 HMD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,816 mi
Last recorded95,816 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 95,816 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 95,816 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,413 miles

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

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 HMD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV16 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

FV16 HMD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is FV16 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 HMD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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