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GJ16 TBY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 125,487 miles

((0.29+5=0,34)),,P3,,,,,

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 109,447 miles

D/SEAT TORN,,P3,,((0.29+5=0,34))..

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,114 miles

D/SEAT TORM,,,,P3....((0.29)),,,245/40/18 X 2 REARS & 225/45/18 X 2 FRONTS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR SA;S PLASTICS,,((0.29)),245/40/18 X 2 -REARS & 225/45/18 X 2 FRONTS,,...PLASTIC COVERS X 3 .

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 55,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,521 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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GJ16 TBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ16 TBY, 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 GJ16 TBY registered?

GJ16 TBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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