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KX16 GGZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 GGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,600 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres have cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,601 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge /cuts to side wall 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge /cuts to side wall 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 101,202 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 98,753 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 98,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 89,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,723 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 67,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (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 GGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GGZ, 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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KX16 GGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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