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BG16 EHK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 EHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 81,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 76,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 43,776 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 43,776 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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BG16 EHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 EHK, 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 BG16 EHK registered?

BG16 EHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is BG16 EHK safe to buy?

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