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BW65 FTY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 138,415 miles

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

Rear rear axle has started to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,640 miles

Rear prop shaft coupling flange perished

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,544 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 79,541 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,029 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 77,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 56,751 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 56,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,321 miles

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

nsf bumper damaged

nsf wheel arch liner missing/damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,925 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 29,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BW65 FTY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW65 FTY, 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 BW65 FTY registered?

BW65 FTY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is BW65 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 FTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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