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BW65 NGN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,022 mi
Last recorded69,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 69,022 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,985 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 59,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19Y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,748 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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BW65 NGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGN, 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 BW65 NGN registered?

BW65 NGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BW65 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 NGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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