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KY16 DOJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,640 mi
Last recorded60,640 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,640 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has play

Fail 31 Oct 2025 60,526 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has play

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,388 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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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KY16 DOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 KY16 DOJ, 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 KY16 DOJ registered?

KY16 DOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KY16 DOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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