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FP16 ZWX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,559 mi
Last recorded74,559 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 74,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery warning on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,275 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 2 Dec 2024 63,307 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 63,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,042 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 43,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,082 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front front wipers just starting to smear screen

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 30,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,543 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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FP16 ZWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FP16 ZWX, 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 FP16 ZWX registered?

FP16 ZWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is FP16 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 ZWX 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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