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KO16 KSY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 79,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,348 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper stabiliser spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper stabiliser spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 13,175 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 KSY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

KO16 KSY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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