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GM16 CVW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,759 mi
Last recorded17,759 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 17,759 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 16,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 15,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 13,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 11,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 10,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 9,228 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 CVW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

GM16 CVW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is GM16 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 CVW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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