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CG08 SJG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG08 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 111,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 97,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and steped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 62,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 36,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,818 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,475 miles

Engine covers and under trays 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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CG08 SJG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 CG08 SJG, 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 CG08 SJG registered?

CG08 SJG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CG08 SJG safe to buy?

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