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KF16 ZXA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 ZXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 90,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 90,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 86,217 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,793 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 68,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,883 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,105 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 ZXA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

KF16 ZXA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is KF16 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF16 ZXA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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