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D13 GAT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 GAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 85,858 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 78,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded NSF Coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSF wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR Child seat fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded OSF Coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR Child seat fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 May 2025 78,263 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF rear arm, outer ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded NSF Coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSF wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR Child seat fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded OSF Coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR Child seat fitted at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 71,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 63,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2022 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 32,868 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 32,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,859 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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D13 GAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D13 GAT, 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 D13 GAT registered?

D13 GAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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