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KW16 ZNZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,629 miles

Central Front Diesel vapor/fumes from engine compartment.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Diesel vapor/fumes from engine compartment.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner structure of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner structure of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,914 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 54,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of fuel from under bonnet

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 ZNZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

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

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