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BA11 GHB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 GHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 130,294 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

jacking damage on sills

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,036 miles

Offside Rear stepping on inside shoulder

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear stepping on inside shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp condensation in lens

brake pad warning light comes on and off

Fail 20 Jan 2024 70,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp condensation in lens

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled,reservoir has a leak in it so limited amount in reservoir (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light comes on and off

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 60,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 85,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 47,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,503 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,503 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,163 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 24,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front parking lights warning on dash,lights are all working correctly

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front parking lights warning on dash,lights are all working correctly

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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BA11 GHB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BA11 GHB, 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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BA11 GHB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2016.

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