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KT16 HYW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,694 mi
Last recorded113,694 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 HYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 104,189 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,107 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 72,144 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,345 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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KT16 HYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow 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 KT16 HYW, 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 KT16 HYW registered?

KT16 HYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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The MOT history for KT16 HYW 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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