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FX16 SZK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 SZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 132,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 115,096 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 115,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 114,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR VERY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,785 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR VERY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,367 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded slightly on outer circumferences inside and outside.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded slightly on outer circumferences inside and outside.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,171 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inside surface.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has outside wall damage and a cut in tread surface but not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,368 miles

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

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

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

tyre fit bottle out of date

Pass 23 Feb 2019 55,075 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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FX16 SZK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

FX16 SZK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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