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KN16 JRU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 111,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 111,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp insecure Broken (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outside edge

Nearside Headlight damaged but appears to be secure

Pass 10 Sep 2025 104,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 104,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Appears to have something stuck inside (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Please check wipers clear screen effectively before retest (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlight damaged and has been pushed in (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Please check wipers clear screen effectively before retest (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant light on but is visible in bottle

Nearside Headlight damaged and loose but appears secure

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 72,897 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 57,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,656 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 JRU 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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

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

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