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KR16 DBZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 DBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal - worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 63,175 miles

Brake Pad warning light illuminated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low - (uneven wear to nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2024 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement large bush - C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit - just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement large bush - C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement large bush - C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit - just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement large bush - C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 54,335 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 54,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 45,804 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 45,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 42,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 34,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 34,653 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 27,713 miles

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

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

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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KR16 DBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KR16 DBZ, 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 KR16 DBZ registered?

KR16 DBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is KR16 DBZ safe to buy?

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