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GC16 VOK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,641 mi
Last recorded125,641 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 125,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,498 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 116,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,216 miles

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

Offside 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 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside 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 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 84,431 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively under sized for calipers fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively under sized for calipers fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (marked in yellow) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively under sized for calipers fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively under sized for calipers fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,296 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 VOK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GC16 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

GC16 VOK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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