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KT16 JXY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,881 mi
Last recorded192,881 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 JXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 192,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 192,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 174,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 158,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 158,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 143,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 97,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,911 miles

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

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

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 JXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXY, 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 KT16 JXY registered?

KT16 JXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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