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KY16 HLZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 39,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,389 miles

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

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 HLZ 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 HLZ, 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

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What year was KY16 HLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY16 HLZ 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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