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K222 LON

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,255 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 77,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has been welded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been welded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 60,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been welded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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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K222 LON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 K222 LON, 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 K222 LON registered?

K222 LON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is K222 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for K222 LON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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