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KP16 CEY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 69,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 69,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Light intensity significantly reduced More than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,560 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 63,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 54,994 miles

Offside Rear Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,063 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 36,799 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 26,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 16,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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KP16 CEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP16 CEY, 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

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What year was KP16 CEY registered?

KP16 CEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is KP16 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 CEY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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