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HK65 SYA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK65 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 165,345 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 165,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also heavily perished 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,014 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 140,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,924 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 124,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,287 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,983 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,980 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 46,605 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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HK65 SYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

Is HK65 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK65 SYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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