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GN66 VRU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,328 mi
Last recorded72,328 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 29 Apr 2025 70,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 70,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has several small damage areas on outer side wall (no ply visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 42,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has several small damage areas on outer side wall (no ply visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod end gaiter greasy, but no splits found

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low pressure

Fail 17 Aug 2021 34,084 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not secured to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod end gaiter greasy, but no splits found

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,356 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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GN66 VRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GN66 VRU, 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 GN66 VRU registered?

GN66 VRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is GN66 VRU safe to buy?

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