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K40 HLK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,955 mi
Last recorded56,955 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 56,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 43,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,819 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 34,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,415 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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K40 HLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K40 HLK, 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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How do I check the history of K40 HLK?

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What year was K40 HLK registered?

K40 HLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is K40 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 HLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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