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HH05 RAD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,833 mi
Last recorded155,833 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH05 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 155,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damages around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low around outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 145,703 miles

Both front suspension unit dust cover bellows damaged and adrift

Front undertray insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2025 145,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front suspension unit dust cover bellows damaged and adrift

Front undertray insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 138,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,016 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both front units dust sheaths insecure and damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 126,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both front units dust sheaths insecure and damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,883 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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HH05 RAD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HH05 RAD, 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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HH05 RAD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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