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KE65 HCH

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,953 mi
Last recorded139,953 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 HCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 139,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,312 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 136,312 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 132,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 132,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working unable to hear pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,385 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,826 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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KE65 HCH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCH, 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 KE65 HCH registered?

KE65 HCH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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