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FM65 VHN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,339 mi
Last recorded90,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 90,339 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 89,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,390 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,390 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,099 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower spring arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 59,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower spring arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,510 miles

Rear Winter tyres fitted to rear wheels at time of test

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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FM65 VHN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FM65 VHN, 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 FM65 VHN registered?

FM65 VHN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is FM65 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 VHN 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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