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FV16 WKM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,283 mi
Last recorded98,283 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,283 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift noted in offside front lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 98,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift noted in offside front lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 94,436 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,097 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,569 miles

zero emissions vehicle plate value 0.51 (no printout supplied

Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,568 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

zero emissions vehicle plate value 0.51 (no printout supplied

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,101 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 WKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

FV16 WKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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