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KA04 NZA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 NZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 110,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,671 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

both number plate lamps are dim - covered with some tint

messages on dashboard "(battery symbol) stop vehcile leave engine running" + "Refill Adblue see owners manual" + "collision prevention assist plus inoperative"

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,706 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes grinding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts, worn to 2mm, heavily worn on the inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts x 2, worn to 2mm, heavily worn on the inside edge, cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Grinding on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut - benefit given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cuts in tread and puncture (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

both number plate lamps are dim - covered with some tint

messages on dashboard "(battery symbol) stop vehcile leave engine running" + "Refill Adblue see owners manual" + "collision prevention assist plus inoperative"

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear message displayed

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,489 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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KA04 NZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KA04 NZA, 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 KA04 NZA registered?

KA04 NZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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