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HG65 KBY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 139,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 139,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 132,286 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 132,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 49,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,383 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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HG65 KBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel 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 HG65 KBY, 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 HG65 KBY registered?

HG65 KBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is HG65 KBY safe to buy?

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