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FV65 XNJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,854 miles

Petrol flap hinge broken

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm and heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,453 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction damage zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm and heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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 XNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

FV65 XNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is FV65 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 XNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV65 XNJ have outstanding finance?

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