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GC16 UNJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,379 mi
Last recorded163,379 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 UNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 163,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 141,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,562 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,562 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Items in drivers view. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to step

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,863 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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GC16 UNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GC16 UNJ, 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 GC16 UNJ registered?

GC16 UNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is GC16 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 UNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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