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HG16 LUW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,143 mi
Last recorded27,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 27,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 27,136 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 25,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,196 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm and tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 3mm and tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,871 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 15,864 miles

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

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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HG16 LUW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol 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 HG16 LUW, 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 HG16 LUW registered?

HG16 LUW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is HG16 LUW safe to buy?

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