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BG16 YKA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,303 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,778 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 45,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 38,218 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,765 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 25,582 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 YKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

BG16 YKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BG16 YKA safe to buy?

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