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KY16 GHJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,843 mi
Last recorded61,843 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 61,839 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Excessively deteriorated / cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 49,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,066 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,967 miles

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

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 GHJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHJ, 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

How do I check the history of KY16 GHJ?

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What year was KY16 GHJ registered?

KY16 GHJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is KY16 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 GHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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