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2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,154 mi
Last recorded60,154 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY 16
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 60,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,909 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,255 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 38,253 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slight corrosive lip

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs slight corrosive lip

cosmetic damage to vehicle at nearside

Fail 3 Mar 2020 33,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/40/18 101 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slight corrosive lip

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs slight corrosive lip

cosmetic damage to vehicle at nearside

Offside Rear tyre worn across tread and inner edge -almost through to chords -265/40/18 101 y

Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,111 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FY 16 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol 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 FY 16, 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

How do I check the history of FY 16?

You can check the full history of FY 16 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY 16 registered?

FY 16 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FY 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY 16 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY 16 have outstanding finance?

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