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GV65 JYL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,653 mi
Last recorded38,653 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 JYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,653 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 35,586 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 35,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 26,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light Unit Lens Cracked Not Affecting Light Output

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside And Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 24,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Light Unit Lens Cracked Not Affecting Light Output

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside And Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,702 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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GV65 JYL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GV65 JYL, 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 GV65 JYL registered?

GV65 JYL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is GV65 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 JYL 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.

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