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DG16 ZHK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 68,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm ball joint has excess play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,943 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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DG16 ZHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DG16 ZHK, 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 DG16 ZHK registered?

DG16 ZHK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is DG16 ZHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 ZHK 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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