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KS16 VHD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,818 mi
Last recorded119,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 VHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 119,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,126 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn, pitted & scored, but not seriously weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 75,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 37,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VHD 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 100%.

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 KS16 VHD, 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

How do I check the history of KS16 VHD?

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What year was KS16 VHD registered?

KS16 VHD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is KS16 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 VHD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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