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KO16 UWD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 94,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,206 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,114 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 66,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm[lift] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 50,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm[lift] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 11,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,774 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 UWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

KO16 UWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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