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KF16 ZYV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 91,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 91,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn low on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, worn smooth on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, temporary puncture repair, worn low on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 33,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 30,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside Rear Seats ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,958 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 26,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ZYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

KF16 ZYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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