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BU16 ZFO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ZFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 56,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 24,723 miles

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 16 Jun 2019 24,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge substantial wear close to inner material (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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BU16 ZFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU16 ZFO, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 ZFO?

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What year was BU16 ZFO registered?

BU16 ZFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is BU16 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ZFO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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