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KY16 GWD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,230 mi
Last recorded130,230 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 130,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing from outer sidewall, also cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Corroded from outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 120,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing from outer sidewall, also cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Corroded from outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,301 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,625 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 109,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,488 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread 205/60/16

Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres getting low on tread 205/60/16

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 GWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KY16 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

KY16 GWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is KY16 GWD safe to buy?

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