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M1 GKF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 123,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 111,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

ad blue filler cap damaged/cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,323 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 97,321 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 65,608 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,782 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,728 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 86,694 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,343 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn low and worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,343 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low and worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 26,426 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,775 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 21,733 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,195 miles

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

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

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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M1 GKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M1 GKF, 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 M1 GKF registered?

M1 GKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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