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KS16 TVF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,860 mi
Last recorded57,860 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 50,602 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front lower control arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 46,619 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 46,555 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS warning lamp flashes & stays on indicating fault (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 May 2022 41,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 36,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,135 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 31,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 May 2019 31,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

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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KS16 TVF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 KS16 TVF, 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 KS16 TVF registered?

KS16 TVF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is KS16 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 TVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS16 TVF have outstanding finance?

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