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B18 KBR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,889 mi
Last recorded132,889 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 KBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 96,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,519 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 76,518 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,716 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,996 miles

plastics fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 54,996 miles

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

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

plastics fitted restricting view of some components

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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B18 KBR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B18 KBR, 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 B18 KBR registered?

B18 KBR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is B18 KBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 KBR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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