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GU66 NKP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,819 miles

front tyres worn low/bald on inner edge

lift and knock in front bottom ball joints ( more n/s nearly excessive ), slight play evident

o/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre low/bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2026 88,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn low/bald on inner edge

lift and knock in front bottom ball joints ( more n/s nearly excessive ), slight play evident

o/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre low/bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,212 miles

lift and knock in both front lower ball joints ( rear arms) - more so n/s and slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,985 miles

front discs inner faces deteriorated/ poor con, pads worn ( close to waring wire ), slight imbalance in front brakes, 20-30kg pulse o/s front and 15-20kg pulse n/s front

lift, slight knock and slight play in both front lower - rear ball joints

Fail 14 Feb 2024 71,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front discs inner faces deteriorated/ poor con, pads worn ( close to waring wire ), slight imbalance in front brakes, 20-30kg pulse o/s front and 15-20kg pulse n/s front

lift, slight knock and slight play in both front lower - rear ball joints

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,949 miles

front tyres bald on edges ( more n/s ), n/s front tyre just under 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), cuts in front tyres, n/s perishing

lift and play in both front lower ball joints ( on rear arms )

screw in both rear tyres, cuts in rear tyres

wipers slightly smear and noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,766 miles

Slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,380 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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GU66 NKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GU66 NKP, 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 GU66 NKP registered?

GU66 NKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is GU66 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 NKP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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