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FV65 VKA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped both sides advise change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads wearing low unable to see inner pads may be worn thinner advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable to see rear inner pads advise inspection

air-matic suspension appears slightly low vehicle raising warning displayed

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2026 116,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped both sides advise change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads wearing low unable to see inner pads may be worn thinner advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear unable to see rear inner pads advise inspection

air-matic suspension appears slightly low vehicle raising warning displayed

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,081 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,628 miles

Underside covered in mud. inspection only just capable

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,617 miles

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

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

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

Underside covered in mud. inspection only just capable

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 51,612 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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FV65 VKA 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 FV65 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

FV65 VKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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