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AK16 ZXD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ZXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 138,907 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 138,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 122,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 122,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 122,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,636 miles

Front tyre edges slightly worn both side

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to expose cord on the inner side edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 111,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyre edges slightly worn both side

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to expose cord on the inner side edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,440 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK16 ZXD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 ZXD, 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 AK16 ZXD registered?

AK16 ZXD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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The MOT history for AK16 ZXD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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