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KO16 EPE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 225/50/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 225/50/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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 EPE 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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

KO16 EPE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is KO16 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 EPE 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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