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HN16 WNW

2016 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

206,970 mi
Last recorded206,970 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 25053,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 WNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 206,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 204,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 202,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 195,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 180,356 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 178,672 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 178,672 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 150,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 146,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,090 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres about 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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HN16 WNW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 53,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN16 WNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HN16 WNW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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