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DE16 ZXP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 ZXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,109 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 81,096 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 80,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Lower rear arm, with shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,486 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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DE16 ZXP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE16 ZXP, 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.

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What year was DE16 ZXP registered?

DE16 ZXP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is DE16 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 ZXP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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