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GY16 VFU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,202 mi
Last recorded107,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 VFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 107,202 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 107,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear both rear caliper retaining clips missing

Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 96,898 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 71,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine cover fitted

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 VFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

GY16 VFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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