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2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,676 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,304 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 86,291 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,233 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 74,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,805 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 67,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,795 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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1 KWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 1 KWT, 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 1 KWT registered?

1 KWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is 1 KWT safe to buy?

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