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HE10 NEG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,472 mi
Last recorded62,472 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE10 NEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,472 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr and osr trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 27 Aug 2025 129,471 miles

Rear brakes noisey

tpms light on

Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 56,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front, on limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front, on limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,030 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 73,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,206 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,065 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,550 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HE10 NEG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HE10 NEG, 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 HE10 NEG registered?

HE10 NEG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is HE10 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE10 NEG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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