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KM66 KAU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,176 mi
Last recorded232,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM66 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 232,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 227,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 222,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 222,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 212,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 195,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 171,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 171,181 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 137,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertray 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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KM66 KAU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 KM66 KAU, 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 KM66 KAU registered?

KM66 KAU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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