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K31 LOX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 LOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 93,098 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner structure of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner structure of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,262 miles

Front steering noisy on lock to lock test

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,257 miles

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,448 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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K31 LOX 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 K31 LOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K31 LOX registered?

K31 LOX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is K31 LOX safe to buy?

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