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KT16 LDK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 79,702 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 79,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 66,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,792 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 56,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 15 Jul 2022 49,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 43,858 miles

Rear Seatbelts not tested, dog cover fitted to seat not allowing access to seatbelt buckles.

Fail 17 Jul 2021 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seatbelts not tested, dog cover fitted to seat not allowing access to seatbelt buckles.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,908 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 LDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDK, 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 LDK registered?

KT16 LDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is KT16 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT16 LDK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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