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KW16 ZSO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 95,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,666 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 68,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,061 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 ZSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

Is KW16 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW16 ZSO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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