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GJ16 WPW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,170 mi
Last recorded58,170 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 WPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,387 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,268 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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GJ16 WPW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 GJ16 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

GJ16 WPW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is GJ16 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 WPW 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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