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K3 LCF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted to windscreen, view not seriously affected

multiple undertrays fitted, many components obscured

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,844 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous failure items (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted to windscreen, view not seriously affected

front tyres are "run flat tyres" rear tyres are non run flat, extra load tyres

multiple undertrays fitted, many components obscured

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small chunks missing from outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash cam fitted to windscreen, view not seriously affected

front tyres are "run flat tyres" rear tyres are non run flat "extra load" tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, heavier wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, heavier wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

dash cam fitted to windscreen, view not seriously affected

front tyres are "run flat tyres" rear tyres are non run flat "extra load" tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,054 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 59,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,456 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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K3 LCF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 LCF, 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 K3 LCF registered?

K3 LCF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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