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KX16 GFG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,489 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 78,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,856 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 66,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 44,796 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 44,782 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 GFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFG, 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 KX16 GFG registered?

KX16 GFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is KX16 GFG safe to buy?

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