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HK16 KRV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,126 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 100,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under body shields fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,210 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,474 miles

undertrays fitted

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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HK16 KRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK16 KRV, 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 HK16 KRV registered?

HK16 KRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is HK16 KRV safe to buy?

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