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HX16 XKY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (Ball joint aims down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (Ball joint aims down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 80,733 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers smearing

Pass 30 May 2023 70,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,869 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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 XKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

HX16 XKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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