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GL16 HYS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator warning on dashboard

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,593 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 27 Oct 2021 81,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2MM!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,373 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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GL16 HYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

GL16 HYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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