2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LF05 GEM
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 94,305 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF05 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 94,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF05 GEM 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 (LF05 GEM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LF05 GEM Mileage History
- 27/04/202369,012 mi
- 12/04/202476,071 mi+7,059 mi
- 24/04/202585,219 mi+9,148 mi
- 24/04/202585,222 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/202694,305 mi+9,083 mi
Average of roughly 8,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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