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HEY 215

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEY 215
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn/scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,753 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,885 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,383 miles

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service message displayed on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2020 50,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service message displayed on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,773 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,770 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n\s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested rear discs worn (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n\s and o\s rear to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken n\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n\s and o\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n\s rear and below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 86,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto levelling arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 79,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Height indicator on rear suspension lever broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Height indicator on rear suspension lever broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,671 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,669 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,972 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,472 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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HEY 215 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HEY 215, 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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HEY 215 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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