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28 BGF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,183 mi
Last recorded35,183 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2025 35,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2024 31,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

light cracking on both rear tyres, and offside front

Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,515 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 23,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 15,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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28 BGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 28 BGF, 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 28 BGF registered?

28 BGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is 28 BGF safe to buy?

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