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G21 HOR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

29,951 mi
Last recorded29,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 HOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 29,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 27,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 25,890 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,328 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 19,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 12,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,723 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens becoming insecure (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens becoming insecure (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 87,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,992 miles

offside rear tyre has a split on inside of sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,209 miles

near side rear wheel.inner rim slightly cracked,

off side rear tyre,inner wall slightly cracked.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 34,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear wheel.inner rim slightly cracked,

off side rear tyre,inner wall slightly cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,345 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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G21 HOR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 G21 HOR, 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 G21 HOR registered?

G21 HOR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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