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KS16 XZG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 81,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 72,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 64,021 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,883 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 53,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 May 2021 44,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

No reading on smoke test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,844 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 XZG 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 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 KS16 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

KS16 XZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is KS16 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 XZG 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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