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KO16 BFX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,265 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight beam slightly distorted.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 84,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight beam slightly distorted.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,268 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear/ judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre non repair ()

Nearside Front beam image slightly distorted, just meets mot min standard

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear splits in rear prop coupling

condensation in both door mirror indecators

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,239 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,228 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted front to rear

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 BFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BFX, 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 KO16 BFX registered?

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

Is KO16 BFX safe to buy?

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