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KS66 LJV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,530 mi
Last recorded141,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS66 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 141,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 117,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 81,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,522 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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KS66 LJV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS66 LJV, 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 KS66 LJV registered?

KS66 LJV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is KS66 LJV safe to buy?

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