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FV16 TUP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,494 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 70,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 39,196 miles

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

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

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 TUP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TUP, 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 FV16 TUP registered?

FV16 TUP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is FV16 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 TUP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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