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BG66 PYH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,770 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,908 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 38,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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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BG66 PYH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG66 PYH, 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 BG66 PYH registered?

BG66 PYH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2016.

Is BG66 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 PYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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