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AK65 GVY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 GVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,160 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,738 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,948 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,494 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 56,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate holder insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 34,714 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate backing (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 133,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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AK65 GVY 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 100%.

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 AK65 GVY, 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 AK65 GVY registered?

AK65 GVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is AK65 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK65 GVY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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