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KP16 OBX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

250,965 mi
Last recorded250,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 250,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 247,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 233,256 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 233,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 211,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 211,530 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 170,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,172 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,002 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 OBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

KP16 OBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is KP16 OBX safe to buy?

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