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KU16 XEG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,204 mi
Last recorded109,204 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 109,204 miles

hi rise stoplight inop

rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs wearing

slight play in ns and os front lower rear ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,533 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,710 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,510 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust catching on rear subframe

slight lift in osf lower lower ball joint

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2023

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator reaR (1.1.13 (a) (i))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust catching on rear subframe

slight lift in osf lower lower ball joint

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,219 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,099 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 35,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 XEG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU16 XEG, 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 KU16 XEG registered?

KU16 XEG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is KU16 XEG safe to buy?

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