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HX16 WRJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,226 mi
Last recorded90,226 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 90,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,772 miles

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Pass 20 Jun 2020 44,402 miles

front discs and pads appear lipped and worn

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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HX16 WRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX16 WRJ?

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What year was HX16 WRJ registered?

HX16 WRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HX16 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 WRJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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