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KW16 ZNP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,676 mi
Last recorded152,676 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 ZNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 152,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,450 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2023 61,450 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,708 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Dec 2020 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 30,020 miles

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 ZNP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 KW16 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

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

Is KW16 ZNP safe to buy?

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