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FV16 ZKU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,102 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,082 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,268 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,625 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 ZKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FV16 ZKU, 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 FV16 ZKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV16 ZKU 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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