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DP16 KPY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,728 mi
Last recorded95,728 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,728 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 95,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 77,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 56,079 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,046 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 23,022 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking on edge + tyre wearing on eges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,111 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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DP16 KPY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DP16 KPY, 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 DP16 KPY registered?

DP16 KPY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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