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FV16 ZBU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ZBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2026 80,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,413 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,575 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,940 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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FV16 ZBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV16 ZBU, 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 FV16 ZBU registered?

FV16 ZBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is FV16 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 ZBU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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