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CF16 YZD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 YZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 41,612 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 41,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 28,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 28,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer 3cms (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 17,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer 3cms (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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CF16 YZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF16 YZD, 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 CF16 YZD registered?

CF16 YZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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