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EK16 VBZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,876 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 64,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,238 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,491 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 37,484 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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 13 Nov 2019 32,940 miles

oil level low

Pass 17 Nov 2018 23,373 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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EK16 VBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK16 VBZ, 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 EK16 VBZ registered?

EK16 VBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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