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R16 GLY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,004 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 133,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 132,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 125,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to under 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to under 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,182 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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R16 GLY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 R16 GLY, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 GLY registered?

R16 GLY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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