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EP16 CKU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,985 mi
Last recorded103,985 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP16 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 103,985 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 103,985 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,023 miles

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

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

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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EP16 CKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EP16 CKU, 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 EP16 CKU registered?

EP16 CKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is EP16 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP16 CKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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