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KR16 UHU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,705 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 62,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 58,943 miles

engine x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,544 miles

engine covers x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,116 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 10 Jul 2021 39,329 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,023 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 34,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,811 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

KR16 UHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is KR16 UHU safe to buy?

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