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HY66 RYU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,511 mi
Last recorded35,511 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 35,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 33,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 25,461 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 25,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 20,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 15,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 15,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 12,165 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 RYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYU, 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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How do I check the history of HY66 RYU?

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What year was HY66 RYU registered?

HY66 RYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is HY66 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 RYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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