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HJ65 SMV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ65 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,571 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,674 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 21,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured INNER WHEEL RIM (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

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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HJ65 SMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ65 SMV, 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 HJ65 SMV registered?

HJ65 SMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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