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GN16 KAX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 141,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2026 141,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Crack/fracture extending from previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,899 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter-panel damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2025 137,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn one the shox bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter-panel damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,045 miles

Nail in tyre

tpms lamp illuminated ( low pressures)

under trays & covers obscuring components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,183 miles

Front tyres, run flat and non run flat fitted across same axle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,717 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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GN16 KAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN16 KAX, 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 GN16 KAX registered?

GN16 KAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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