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KY16 HDD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,420 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet catch sticking

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,859 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,488 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 26,256 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 HDD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

KY16 HDD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is KY16 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 HDD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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