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B5 KPB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,814 mi
Last recorded156,814 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 156,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,447 miles

Rear rear seats down/ covered at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,097 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,605 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

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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B5 KPB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B5 KPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 KPB registered?

B5 KPB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is B5 KPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 KPB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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