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H23 BOL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 BOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,814 miles

Battery warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Feb 2026 100,814 miles

Battery warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,815 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 78,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,329 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 26,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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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H23 BOL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H23 BOL, 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 H23 BOL registered?

H23 BOL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is H23 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 BOL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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