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KV66 YRL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,420 mi
Last recorded177,420 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV66 YRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 177,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/ofs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 177,420 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/ofs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 138,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 138,652 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 118,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 96,831 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 96,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 54,311 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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KV66 YRL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV66 YRL, 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 KV66 YRL registered?

KV66 YRL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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