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KP16 MKU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,188 mi
Last recorded161,188 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 MKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 161,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 161,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 146,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm With Shock Attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,563 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,634 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 MKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 KP16 MKU, 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 KP16 MKU registered?

KP16 MKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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