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KM16 UVJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 UVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,173 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,354 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,353 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,672 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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KM16 UVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 KM16 UVJ, 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 KM16 UVJ registered?

KM16 UVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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