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KR16 HVB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 HVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,423 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,798 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 71,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,275 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring some components

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 HVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

KR16 HVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is KR16 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 HVB 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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