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HT16 GYW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 GYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,359 miles

emissions too clean to record a result

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,332 miles

emissions too clean to record a result

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,642 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,209 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 37,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 30,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 15,482 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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HT16 GYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HT16 GYW, 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 HT16 GYW registered?

HT16 GYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is HT16 GYW safe to buy?

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