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KT16 ZRU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,004 mi
Last recorded98,004 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 ZRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 77,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,226 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,010 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 47,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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KT16 ZRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KT16 ZRU, 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 KT16 ZRU registered?

KT16 ZRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is KT16 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT16 ZRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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