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GM16 XLA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 31,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 31,743 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 30,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 30,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 26,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 12,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 8,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 8,211 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 XLA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM16 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

GM16 XLA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is GM16 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 XLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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