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GP16 LPZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 100,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,953 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,196 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres tread slow & bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,012 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 57,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 LPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP16 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

GP16 LPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is GP16 LPZ safe to buy?

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