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GY16 HWV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,752 mi
Last recorded27,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 27,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 27,752 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 26,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 26,584 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,678 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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GY16 HWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY16 HWV, 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 GY16 HWV registered?

GY16 HWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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The MOT history for GY16 HWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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