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GV16 EOO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,985 mi
Last recorded187,985 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 EOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 187,985 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 187,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,764 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 156,370 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 156,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle toe arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle toe arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,488 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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GV16 EOO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 GV16 EOO, 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 GV16 EOO registered?

GV16 EOO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is GV16 EOO safe to buy?

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