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HX16 WPL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

287,742 mi
Last recorded287,742 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 287,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 259,004 miles

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))

exhaust flexi outer mesh damaged

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 12 Aug 2024 220,200 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 14 Aug 2023 175,267 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 14 Aug 2023 175,267 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 164,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 124,245 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 20 May 2021 84,906 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,723 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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HX16 WPL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HX16 WPL, 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 HX16 WPL registered?

HX16 WPL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HX16 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 WPL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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