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HV16 TUA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 TUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 127,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,631 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 119,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 114,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 101,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,489 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 88,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 73,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,018 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 28,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,248 miles

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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HV16 TUA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HV16 TUA, 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 HV16 TUA registered?

HV16 TUA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HV16 TUA safe to buy?

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