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FY16 HKM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 131,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,834 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 110,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,918 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,975 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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FY16 HKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY16 HKM, 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 FY16 HKM registered?

FY16 HKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is FY16 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 HKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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