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GY16 WGV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,723 mi
Last recorded69,723 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 66,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 50,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,461 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 WGV 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 90%.

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 GY16 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

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

Is GY16 WGV safe to buy?

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