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KO16 BTU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,227 mi
Last recorded77,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 18,435 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 31 Jan 2022 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,593 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 30,592 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,782 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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KO16 BTU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

KO16 BTU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is KO16 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 BTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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