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FX16 HLK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 103,160 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 83,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,516 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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FX16 HLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX16 HLK, 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 FX16 HLK registered?

FX16 HLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is FX16 HLK safe to buy?

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