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KR16 XYE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,661 mi
Last recorded36,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 XYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 36,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 32,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,275 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 30,275 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 26,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 21,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,229 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 XYE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

KR16 XYE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is KR16 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 XYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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