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GU66 WGZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,707 miles

ADVISE CUTS TO TYRES IN GENERAL.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Front TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH.

Offside Front TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM TREAD DEPTH.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,678 miles

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

ADVISE CUTS TO TYRES IN GENERAL.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Front TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH.

Offside Front TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM TREAD DEPTH.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 WGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGZ, 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 GU66 WGZ registered?

GU66 WGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2016.

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