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FV65 MRX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 111,645 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 111,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2022 95,670 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2022 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 81,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 733,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm. Inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction indicated. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has excessive play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm. Inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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FV65 MRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV65 MRX, 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 FV65 MRX registered?

FV65 MRX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2016.

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The MOT history for FV65 MRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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