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KV16 XLE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 78,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50vr17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50vr17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 78,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50vr17 WORN 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50vr17 WORN 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50vr17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50vr17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 50,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 36,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 36,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 17,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,775 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on treads

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and slightly cracking on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,453 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 XLE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 XLE, 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 KV16 XLE registered?

KV16 XLE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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