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HX16 XJU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,075 mi
Last recorded136,075 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 136,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 126,911 miles

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

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Apr 2024 118,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,375 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Apr 2022 105,992 miles

Rear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,093 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,546 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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 XJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJU, 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

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What year was HX16 XJU registered?

HX16 XJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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The MOT history for HX16 XJU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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