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BJ16 GHU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge continental 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre starting to perish continental 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,847 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,760 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,915 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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BJ16 GHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ16 GHU, 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 BJ16 GHU registered?

BJ16 GHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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