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HJ16 VHB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint, (camber arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has screw in it.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,836 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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HJ16 VHB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ16 VHB, 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 HJ16 VHB registered?

HJ16 VHB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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