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KM16 FLJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,454 mi
Last recorded72,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TMS sealant is out of date

Fail 20 Feb 2025 69,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TMS sealant is out of date

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,160 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 65,477 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 65,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 57,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,398 miles

Rear pads and discs worn,pitted and scored

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,165 miles

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

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

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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KM16 FLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM16 FLJ, 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 KM16 FLJ registered?

KM16 FLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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The MOT history for KM16 FLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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