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BG16 TWC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 62,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,409 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 56,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,639 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2023 55,639 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 51,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer shoulder close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,150 miles

plastic trims fitted front to rear underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2021 45,150 miles

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

plastic trims fitted front to rear underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,925 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 29 Apr 2019 21,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 212,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 TWC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWC, 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 BG16 TWC registered?

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

Is BG16 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 TWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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