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HO05 HEY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,084 mi
Last recorded82,084 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO05 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2026 82,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,999 miles

Nearside 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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HO05 HEY 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 HO05 HEY, 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 HO05 HEY registered?

HO05 HEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is HO05 HEY safe to buy?

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