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GU16 UJC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 UJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,176 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 65,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 58,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 48,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 31,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 21,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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GU16 UJC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU16 UJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU16 UJC registered?

GU16 UJC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is GU16 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 UJC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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