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KF16 ZGT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 ZGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel hose deteriorated Hose to high pressure pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 54,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 54,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 54,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 42,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,328 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 37,263 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,184 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 31,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side and off side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,313 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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KF16 ZGT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KF16 ZGT, 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 KF16 ZGT registered?

KF16 ZGT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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