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FV66 CFX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Through To Chords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 59,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,334 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,916 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,087 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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FV66 CFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FV66 CFX, 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 FV66 CFX registered?

FV66 CFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is FV66 CFX safe to buy?

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