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HF16 EBG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,515 mi
Last recorded42,515 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,446 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 38,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 35,490 miles

front wipers start to smear

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 28,627 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,954 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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HF16 EBG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF16 EBG, 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 HF16 EBG registered?

HF16 EBG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HF16 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 EBG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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