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CF16 ZGT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 ZGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 52,751 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,025 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 23,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 13,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 10,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,439 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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CF16 ZGT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CF16 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

CF16 ZGT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is CF16 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 ZGT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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