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KW16 ZKK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 ZKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 73,659 miles

Offside Front wheel arch cover is damaged behind headlamp and fog lamp

bonnet release sticking and handle loose

Fail 4 Apr 2025 73,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover is damaged behind headlamp and fog lamp

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

bonnet release sticking and handle loose

Pass 10 May 2024 63,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,983 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 52,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed diagnostic socket dead (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,418 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,584 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 27,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside 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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KW16 ZKK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW16 ZKK, 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 KW16 ZKK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW16 ZKK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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