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KF16 ZYL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 ZYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 130,487 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

suspension malfunction warning on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2025 117,733 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 107,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 74,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,978 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 60,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,055 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 ZYL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KF16 ZYL, 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 KF16 ZYL registered?

KF16 ZYL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is KF16 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF16 ZYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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