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FY16 ZVL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 ZVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 93,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 86,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 80,778 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted restyricting the view of some components

Pass 8 May 2023 72,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 54,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 54,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,983 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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FY16 ZVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY16 ZVL, 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 FY16 ZVL registered?

FY16 ZVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is FY16 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 ZVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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