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GJ66 SDY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 89,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 81,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,934 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 39,928 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Off side front 19" nearside front 18" (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Offside front 245/40/19 nearside front 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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 inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (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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GJ66 SDY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ66 SDY, 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 GJ66 SDY registered?

GJ66 SDY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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