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BC16 GVZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,748 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,747 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front coil springs snapped at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near side tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,142 miles

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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BC16 GVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BC16 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC16 GVZ registered?

BC16 GVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is BC16 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 GVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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