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KY16 MMU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,179 mi
Last recorded226,179 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 226,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 197,115 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 May 2024 197,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 192,170 miles

various oil

Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 147,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,427 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 121,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 97,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 48,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,014 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 MMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

KY16 MMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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The MOT history for KY16 MMU shows 18 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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