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KM16 UYJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 UYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 118,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W...bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W...bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2025 118,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W...bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W...bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 84,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/50 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn 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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KM16 UYJ 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 70%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

KM16 UYJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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