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KV16 OAZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,839 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 39,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 38,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 37,790 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,368 miles

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,706 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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KV16 OAZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 KV16 OAZ, 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 KV16 OAZ registered?

KV16 OAZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is KV16 OAZ safe to buy?

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