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KJ16 PVK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2024 63,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,534 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread,repairable if gone through.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,439 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,872 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,867 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

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 PVK 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 KJ16 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

KJ16 PVK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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