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BU16 ZXH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,804 mi
Last recorded92,804 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ZXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,804 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 92,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,368 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,115 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,697 miles

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

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

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 ZXH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

BU16 ZXH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is BU16 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ZXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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