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GO08 LEW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO08 LEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,718 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 73,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

TPMS light indicates low air pressure in tyre/tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 53,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 53,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,119 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 25,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 25,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GO08 LEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GO08 LEW, 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 GO08 LEW registered?

GO08 LEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is GO08 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO08 LEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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