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KR16 EPU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,620 mi
Last recorded176,620 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 EPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 176,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,262 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner arm bolt areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 123,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 2mm and inner edge almost through to cords requires replacement ASAP 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,511 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 25,511 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))

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 EPU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KR16 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR16 EPU registered?

KR16 EPU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is KR16 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 EPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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