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HK65 JNU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,222 mi
Last recorded157,222 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK65 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 157,222 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 157,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm LOW ON TREAD 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON LIMIT AND WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,342 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 106,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,356 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,146 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING/STARTING TO SMEAR.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR APPROX. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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HK65 JNU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc 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 HK65 JNU, 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 HK65 JNU registered?

HK65 JNU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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