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GX66 XTD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 XTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 150,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 148,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,401 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,890 miles

Front both tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear warning light on dash board (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded and front worn

Fail 16 Aug 2019 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 tread and wires exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear warning light on dash board (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded and front worn

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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GX66 XTD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GX66 XTD, 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 GX66 XTD registered?

GX66 XTD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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