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KO16 FLJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,102 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 37,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF spring link balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,028 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 FLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

KO16 FLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is KO16 FLJ safe to buy?

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