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BGR 528

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGR 528
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,385 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 69,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 71,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,723 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 56,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,430 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 38,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 67,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 67,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,499 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 52,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,230 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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BGR 528 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 BGR 528, 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 BGR 528 registered?

BGR 528 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BGR 528 safe to buy?

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