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BG16 LRY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge slightly lumpy/misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge lumpy/misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge slightly lumpy/misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge lumpy/misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,181 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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BG16 LRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG16 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

BG16 LRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BG16 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 LRY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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