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KV16 OCJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,108 mi
Last recorded84,108 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,697 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 71,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,954 miles

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

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 OCJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KV16 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

KV16 OCJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KV16 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 OCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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