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FGZ 2841

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 2841
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 63,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,473 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,608 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 2841 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGZ 2841, 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 FGZ 2841 registered?

FGZ 2841 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is FGZ 2841 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 2841 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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