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2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · NK16 RCU

NK16 RCU

2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 144,840 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2016 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,840 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1991cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a perfectly stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on 2 September 2025 at 144,840 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, maintaining a clean record across the last five inspections. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and that critical mechanical components are currently operating within acceptable tolerances without failure. The mileage profile indicates consistent and high-usage patterns, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per annum. Between September 2023 at 118,385 miles and September 2025 at 144,840 miles, the car covered 26,455 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular long-road use, which often prevents the internal degradation associated with long periods of standing stationary. However, the total distance of 144,840 miles places significant life-cycle on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension assembly. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components subject to high-mileage wear rather than immediate mechanical failures. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, control arms, and shock absorbers, as the high mileage often accelerates rubber fatigue and hydraulic leaks. Inspect the brake discs for thinness or scoring, and verify the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, though the lack of previous advisories indicates that the chassis remains sound for now.

NK16 RCU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
  • 144,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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NK16 RCU Mileage History

  1. 11/09/2023118,385 mi
  2. 07/03/2024123,972 mi+5,587 mi
  3. 28/08/2024130,685 mi+6,713 mi
  4. 09/03/2025137,598 mi+6,913 mi
  5. 02/09/2025144,840 mi+7,242 mi

Average of roughly 13,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NK16 RCU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (NK16 RCU) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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