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KY16 HCK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 75,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 59,778 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 59,778 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 47,804 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 40,275 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,473 miles

Engine cover/ Under tray fitted. Restricted view on components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 26,010 miles

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 HCK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

KY16 HCK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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