2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GU16 UBO
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 117,225 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU16 UBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 117,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for GU16UBO.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for GU16UBO. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
GU16 UBO Mileage History
- 03/04/2024106,494 mi
- 19/04/2024100,957 mi-5,537 mi
- 12/12/2024105,985 mi+5,028 mi
- 18/12/2025117,222 mi+11,237 mi
- 19/12/2025117,225 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GU16 UBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (GU16 UBO) between April 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GU16 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GU16UBO.
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
JEEP
RENEGADE
JEEP
CHEROKEE
MERCEDES-BENZ C Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2016 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.