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FGZ 2299

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 2299
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 67,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,195 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 245/40r18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 44,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 19,312 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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FGZ 2299 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FGZ 2299, 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

How do I check the history of FGZ 2299?

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What year was FGZ 2299 registered?

FGZ 2299 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is FGZ 2299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 2299 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 FGZ 2299 have outstanding finance?

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