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KX16 FYT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 FYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 122,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 117,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 106,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,095 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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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KX16 FYT 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 72.7%.

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 KX16 FYT, 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 KX16 FYT registered?

KX16 FYT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is KX16 FYT safe to buy?

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