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CX66 VVK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,654 mi
Last recorded213,654 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX66 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 213,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 213,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 192,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 167,680 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 137,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,664 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator discs badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 113,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 113,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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CX66 VVK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX66 VVK, 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 CX66 VVK registered?

CX66 VVK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2016.

Is CX66 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX66 VVK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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