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KN16 JMU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 JMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 92,996 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,148 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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KN16 JMU 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 KN16 JMU, 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 KN16 JMU registered?

KN16 JMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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