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HK16 WJE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 101,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,941 miles

under covers broken

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,278 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet sensor malfunction

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 41,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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HK16 WJE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK16 WJE, 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 HK16 WJE registered?

HK16 WJE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is HK16 WJE safe to buy?

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