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FY16 ZDU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,886 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 57,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 53,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,379 miles

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

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

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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FY16 ZDU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 FY16 ZDU, 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

How do I check the history of FY16 ZDU?

You can check the full history of FY16 ZDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY16 ZDU registered?

FY16 ZDU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is FY16 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 ZDU 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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