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BGS 500

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,599 mi
Last recorded29,599 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 29,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,435 miles

engine bay cover and undertrays fitted

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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BGS 500 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGS 500, 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 BGS 500 registered?

BGS 500 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BGS 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGS 500 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGS 500 have outstanding finance?

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