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KE65 EXS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 EXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 124,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,632 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 118,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 102,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed in a tear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,873 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,873 miles

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

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

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

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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KE65 EXS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE65 EXS, 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 KE65 EXS registered?

KE65 EXS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2016.

Is KE65 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE65 EXS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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