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KP65 XTJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP65 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 88,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 71,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,370 miles

Offside Rear (light unit damaged)

Fail 7 Feb 2022 62,357 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,524 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint slight play

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Shallow tyre wall damage.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 31,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Shallow tyre wall damage.

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

Undertrays fitted.

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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KP65 XTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP65 XTJ, 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 KP65 XTJ registered?

KP65 XTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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