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KS16 VJZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 81,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 81,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 55,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,122 miles

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 VJZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

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

Is KS16 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 VJZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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