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GL66 EGY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,807 mi
Last recorded180,807 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 EGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 180,807 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 180,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 170,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,448 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front tyres worn outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Jul 2021 113,049 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn to 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low/worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low/worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (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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GL66 EGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL66 EGY, 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 GL66 EGY registered?

GL66 EGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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