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G16 LYY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,557 miles

Front wipers causing slight streaking but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit, 1.6mm. badly worn inner edge with light cracking on outer edge. 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. badly worn inner edge. cracking outer edge. 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit, 1.6mm. badly worn inner edge with light cracking on outer edge. 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. badly worn inner edge. cracking outer edge. 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too low to record

Fail 18 Jun 2025 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254518 95y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too low to record

Pass 13 May 2024 53,355 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 16 May 2023 39,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 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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G16 LYY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 G16 LYY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G16 LYY registered?

G16 LYY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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