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KU16 WCN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,197 mi
Last recorded60,197 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 WCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,584 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2024 48,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (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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KU16 WCN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU16 WCN, 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

How do I check the history of KU16 WCN?

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What year was KU16 WCN registered?

KU16 WCN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KU16 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU16 WCN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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