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H20 GPF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

227,264 mi
Last recorded227,264 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 227,264 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 155,803 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 155,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 220,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 204,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 204,283 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 204,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,382 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 184,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear box heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2022 161,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive On top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 137,704 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,316 miles

Nearside Front AND O/S/F/TYRES WORN FROM INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,443 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,513 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes slight corroded

n/s rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 70,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2016 53,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,342 miles

Both front tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,908 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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H20 GPF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 H20 GPF, 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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H20 GPF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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