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AO65 SXW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 76,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,716 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,767 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,300 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 53,300 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,067 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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AO65 SXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 AO65 SXW, 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 AO65 SXW registered?

AO65 SXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is AO65 SXW safe to buy?

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