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KC16 BVT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,637 mi
Last recorded91,637 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 91,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,614 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 85,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,437 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 45,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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KC16 BVT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KC16 BVT, 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 KC16 BVT registered?

KC16 BVT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is KC16 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC16 BVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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