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KY16 GKN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,420 mi
Last recorded32,420 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 32,420 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper/Body dent/damaged/scratches

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 31,695 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper/body slightly damaged/dent/scratches

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 30,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight body work damage to offside

Pass 28 Feb 2023 28,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,577 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 23,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 20,476 miles

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

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 GKN 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 GKN, 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 KY16 GKN registered?

KY16 GKN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KY16 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 GKN 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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