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HY66 FYU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 92,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 92,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,415 miles

Rear lower bumper trim missing, component hanging.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,430 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,790 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Sep 2022 55,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2020 40,627 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,980 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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HY66 FYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY66 FYU, 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 HY66 FYU registered?

HY66 FYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is HY66 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 FYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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