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2016 Mercedes-benz C
MOT Status
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116,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Underside covered in mud. inspection only just capable
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV65 VKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV65 VKA 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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