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FX16 FZP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,763 mi
Last recorded173,763 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 FZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 173,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 167,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 153,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bearing that connects to the shock absorber is ruogh and knocking when turning steering

Pass 3 Sep 2021 138,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 135,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,086 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,909 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge and slightly cut in tread

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

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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FX16 FZP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX16 FZP, 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 FX16 FZP registered?

FX16 FZP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FX16 FZP safe to buy?

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