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KJ16 LXK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,096 mi
Last recorded36,096 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 LXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 36,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 30,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 29,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 26,584 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Fail 24 Jul 2021 26,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,379 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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KJ16 LXK 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 KJ16 LXK, 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 KJ16 LXK registered?

KJ16 LXK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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The MOT history for KJ16 LXK 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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