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BT16 TZE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 TZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2026 74,157 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,670 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,664 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,930 miles

engien covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,495 miles

front and rear brakediscs wearing - rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,070 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,831 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads low

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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BT16 TZE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT16 TZE, 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 BT16 TZE registered?

BT16 TZE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BT16 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 TZE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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