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KE65 NXB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 NXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 91,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,275 miles

Front chip on windscreen zone A area

Fail 18 Jan 2025 77,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front chip on windscreen zone A area

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,797 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

boost pipe grommet split

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perished/split - not likely to become detached (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 53,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perished/split - not likely to become detached (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 45,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,047 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 NXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

KE65 NXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is KE65 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE65 NXB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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