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KD16 AEC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,080 mi
Last recorded83,080 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,951 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 41,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,079 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,443 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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KD16 AEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD16 AEC, 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 KD16 AEC registered?

KD16 AEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is KD16 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD16 AEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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