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HSO 393

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,191 mi
Last recorded15,191 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSO 393
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 15,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 14,525 miles

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling perishing slightly

Slight leek from O/S/R exhaust joint.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 13,830 miles

Rear prop-shaft coupling perishing slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2022 11,806 miles

Rear prop shaft coupling deteriorating slightly.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 10,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Rear prop-shaft coupling deteriorating slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,064 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside headlamps inner beam patterns poor

Fail 1 Dec 2020 10,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside headlamps inner beam patterns poor

Pass 5 Dec 2019 9,491 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamps beam patterns poor recommend attention

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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HSO 393 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HSO 393, 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 HSO 393 registered?

HSO 393 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is HSO 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSO 393 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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