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HX16 XKG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,589 mi
Last recorded153,589 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 153,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 153,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,872 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,758 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 105,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 79,198 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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HX16 XKG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

HX16 XKG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is HX16 XKG safe to buy?

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