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KO16 FLB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 84,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around treads, advise to replace asap 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that connects to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm that connects to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around treads, advise to replace asap 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that connects to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,856 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2021 37,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

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 FLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 KO16 FLB, 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

How do I check the history of KO16 FLB?

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What year was KO16 FLB registered?

KO16 FLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is KO16 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 FLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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