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GM16 CTO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2026 158,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (STRAIGHT ARM) N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2026 147,488 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S.

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH N/S & O/S.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 137,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 127,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 97,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,835 miles

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Pass 16 Apr 2022 82,506 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Jan 2021 74,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,906 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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GM16 CTO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GM16 CTO, 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 GM16 CTO registered?

GM16 CTO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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