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KU16 ZGN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 ZGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,366 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 62,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 62,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,747 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KU16 ZGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU16 ZGN, 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 KU16 ZGN registered?

KU16 ZGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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