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KP16 LRE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,972 mi
Last recorded77,972 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 77,972 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,643 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 47,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,810 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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KP16 LRE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KP16 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

KP16 LRE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is KP16 LRE safe to buy?

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