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AV65 XAH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,394 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,255 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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AV65 XAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AV65 XAH, 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 AV65 XAH registered?

AV65 XAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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