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FV16 PWL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 95,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn outer edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 85,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,375 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 PWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

FV16 PWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is FV16 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 PWL 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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