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BW16 KNL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,006 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,041 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,166 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed before test ()

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,020 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,741 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,043 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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BW16 KNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BW16 KNL, 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 BW16 KNL registered?

BW16 KNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is BW16 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 KNL shows 7 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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