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G16 RJD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,814 mi
Last recorded73,814 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 RJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,755 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,869 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 57,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rearmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,348 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers, undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2019 31,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers, undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection

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 RJD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G16 RJD, 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 G16 RJD registered?

G16 RJD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for G16 RJD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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