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FY16 ZWA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 ZWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.3mm and scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,622 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,533 miles

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 21 Dec 2020 33,415 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,242 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 ZWA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FY16 ZWA, 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 FY16 ZWA registered?

FY16 ZWA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is FY16 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 ZWA 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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