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E16 CGT

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 CGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 131,983 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 131,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,445 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 90,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,202 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 79,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake caliper retainer spring (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,425 miles

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

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

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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E16 CGT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 E16 CGT, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E16 CGT registered?

E16 CGT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is E16 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 CGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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