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FV65 XLW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 135,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,701 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,857 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,810 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 110,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,390 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XLW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

FV65 XLW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is FV65 XLW safe to buy?

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