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G13 WAN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,775 mi
Last recorded72,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 72,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 65,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,349 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked at weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 41,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,790 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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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G13 WAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G13 WAN, 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 G13 WAN registered?

G13 WAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is G13 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 WAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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