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FV65 VKD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,234 mi
Last recorded143,234 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 VKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 143,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,415 miles

Front tyres smooth on inner tread edges

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 131,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres smooth on inner tread edges

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,544 miles

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

Front tyres worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside Front bumper and head lamp damaged

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 120,544 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside Front bumper and head lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,097 miles

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

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,030 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 VKD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKD, 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 FV65 VKD registered?

FV65 VKD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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The MOT history for FV65 VKD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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