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GP16 BKZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 111,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 98,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 72,777 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder slightly cracking ,centre tread 2.98mm ( has small cut no cord visible) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 62,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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GP16 BKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP16 BKZ, 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 GP16 BKZ registered?

GP16 BKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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