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KD16 PCV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,189 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2025 116,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 108,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,151 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread - cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 89,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 82,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit damaged

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 PCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 KD16 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

KD16 PCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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The MOT history for KD16 PCV 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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