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KY16 ZDU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 99,773 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,191 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 58,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,458 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 39,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,157 miles

Offside 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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KY16 ZDU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KY16 ZDU, 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 KY16 ZDU registered?

KY16 ZDU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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