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KY16 XAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 107,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,513 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 6 Oct 2022 48,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,141 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 XAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

Is KY16 XAJ safe to buy?

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