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ET16 KGP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,098 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm centre joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,040 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 62,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,731 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Drivers Side Washer Low On Screen / Needs Further Ajustment

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 60,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not Working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,371 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 58,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,250 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 54,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,624 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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ET16 KGP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET16 KGP, 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 ET16 KGP registered?

ET16 KGP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is ET16 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 KGP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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