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KO16 FMJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 72,883 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 72,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,640 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 47,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,127 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,168 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 FMJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

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

Is KO16 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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