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KP16 YKZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,220 miles

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm + lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 225/45/18 y Kumho (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 225/45/18 w xl conti contact 5 MO (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,447 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,462 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 YKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

KP16 YKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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