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KS16 WSO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 WSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,994 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 131,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm, Marked in Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 94,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,201 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 WSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSO, 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.

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What year was KS16 WSO registered?

KS16 WSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is KS16 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 WSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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