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HY65 XEC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,512 mi
Last recorded200,512 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY65 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 200,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 6 Jun 2025 178,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2024 163,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 136,306 miles

both rear tyres worn

fuel flap faulty

Fail 6 Jun 2022 136,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn

fuel flap faulty

Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 119,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower sprong control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front wiper blades starting to smear/judder

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in OSF track rod/rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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HY65 XEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY65 XEC, 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 HY65 XEC registered?

HY65 XEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is HY65 XEC safe to buy?

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