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GL16 GRK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 GRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 54,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 51,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 49,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 46,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 44,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,495 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 34,495 miles

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

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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GL16 GRK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL16 GRK, 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 GL16 GRK registered?

GL16 GRK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GL16 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 GRK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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