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G4 GUB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 51,077 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 51,077 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 46,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,097 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,677 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 33,354 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 29,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,724 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 26,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 24,139 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad wear warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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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G4 GUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G4 GUB, 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 G4 GUB registered?

G4 GUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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