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HG65 YZU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,388 mi
Last recorded67,388 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,145 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE ON OR APPROACHING WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 51,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 46,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 46,618 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,515 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 31,515 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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 22,796 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 YZU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZU, 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 HG65 YZU registered?

HG65 YZU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is HG65 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG65 YZU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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