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KW16 ZKE

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 ZKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,553 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 52,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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KW16 ZKE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KW16 ZKE, 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 KW16 ZKE registered?

KW16 ZKE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is KW16 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW16 ZKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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