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GX16 COJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 COJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,751 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,578 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,625 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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GX16 COJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX16 COJ, 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

How do I check the history of GX16 COJ?

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What year was GX16 COJ registered?

GX16 COJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GX16 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 COJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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