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BU16 ZHZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ZHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 50,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 43,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,744 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 25,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2020 21,695 miles

both front tyres wearing low +both tyres worn from the edges

both raer tyres wearing low +both tyres worn from the edges

Pass 6 Jul 2019 18,426 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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BU16 ZHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU16 ZHZ, 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 BU16 ZHZ registered?

BU16 ZHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is BU16 ZHZ safe to buy?

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