2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LP16 KBV
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 137,153 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP16 KBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 137,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LP16 KBV Mileage History
- 17/07/2023109,792 mi
- 18/07/2024120,983 mi+11,191 mi
- 19/07/2024120,983 mi
- 27/01/2026137,153 mi+16,170 mi
- 27/01/2026137,153 mi
Average of roughly 10,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP16 KBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (LP16 KBV) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyre edge(225/45/18) 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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