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KP16 MTJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 MTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread edge advise replacing . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread edge advise replacing . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,846 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre void of tread on inner edge close to exposing cords

noise on steering no faults found at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 45,866 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KP16 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

KP16 MTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KP16 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 MTJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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