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KY16 XAC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

318,213 mi
Last recorded318,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 318,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 289,683 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2025 287,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 266,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 241,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 224,175 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 224,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not lock (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 212,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 195,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 184,584 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 184,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 179,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 179,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 161,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,738 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,968 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 XAC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

KY16 XAC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is KY16 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 XAC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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