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HJ16 VHY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,826 mi
Last recorded48,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 VHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,826 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,259 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING AND HAVE SIDEWALL DAMADGE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK POOR OPERATION

Pass 16 Jan 2021 25,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,799 miles

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

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

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 VHY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

HJ16 VHY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is HJ16 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ16 VHY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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