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L16 HRC

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 97,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 90,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 90,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 90,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,675 miles

Front front tyres starting to wear very slightly

Rear rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,541 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear low

Front front brake pads starting to wear low

Rear both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2020 54,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,364 miles

steering squeaking

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,460 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L16 HRC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 L16 HRC, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L16 HRC registered?

L16 HRC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is L16 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 HRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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