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G7 WAV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,044 miles
Fail 31 May 2026 87,996 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 72,983 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 59,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,641 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,692 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS PROTRUDING BEYOND (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 41,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on inside, marked in yellow chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 35,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,623 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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G7 WAV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G7 WAV, 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 G7 WAV registered?

G7 WAV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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