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KO16 BFF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,446 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 99,436 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise the rear number plate is in poor condition and starting to delaminate ( would advise replacement) (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 91,290 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms warning light on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise the rear number plate is in poor condition and starting to delaminate ( would advise replacement) (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 46,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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KO16 BFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO16 BFF, 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 KO16 BFF registered?

KO16 BFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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