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GL16 OCA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 OCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 61,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 56,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 52,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR and OSR 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,372 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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GL16 OCA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

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

Is GL16 OCA safe to buy?

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