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GL11 DOW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 DOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,682 miles

under trays obstructing the view if the under side of the vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2026 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in side edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays obstructing the view if the under side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,992 miles

Brake pas wear warning message on dashboard

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,134 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,571 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Jul 2023 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2022 46,974 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2021 37,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 35,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,669 miles

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

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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GL11 DOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL11 DOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL11 DOW registered?

GL11 DOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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