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KY16 ZPH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 ZPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,590 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,942 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,300 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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KY16 ZPH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

KY16 ZPH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is KY16 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 ZPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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