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R16 HUP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

925 mi
Last recorded925 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 92,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 83,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 75,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,908 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 66,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,145 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,145 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 52,037 miles

front tyres worn more to outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R16 HUP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 R16 HUP, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 HUP registered?

R16 HUP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is R16 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 HUP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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