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KU16 ZVE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,100 mi
Last recorded109,100 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 ZVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,100 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 100,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position Lamp Slightly Cracked On Edge, Light Output Not Effected & Not Likely To Cause Injury

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17 conti) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17 conti) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17 conti) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17 conti) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,884 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 45,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Additional wheel fixing (bolt) fitted at time of test (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,211 miles

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 (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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KU16 ZVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

KU16 ZVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KU16 ZVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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