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HN16 JWC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,561 mi
Last recorded57,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 57,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit 1.6mm. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 44,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 32,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 31,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 26,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 26,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,077 miles

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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HN16 JWC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,982cc 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 HN16 JWC, 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 HN16 JWC registered?

HN16 JWC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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