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KT16 MLJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3M (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,862 miles

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

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,939 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))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 29,088 miles

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

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 MLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KT16 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

KT16 MLJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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The MOT history for KT16 MLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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