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FX65 ELJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,764 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Dec 2024 154,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,915 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 129,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

osr tyres out of shape and has nail

Fail 1 Mar 2021 103,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

osr tyres out of shape and has nail

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,643 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,220 miles

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

under trays fitted

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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FX65 ELJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX65 ELJ, 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 FX65 ELJ registered?

FX65 ELJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is FX65 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 ELJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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