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H26 MRC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,637 mi
Last recorded20,637 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 20,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 19,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 53,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 14,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,390 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 18 Aug 2021 9,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 6,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,813 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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H26 MRC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H26 MRC, 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 H26 MRC registered?

H26 MRC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is H26 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 MRC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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