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KT65 JJV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT65 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,419 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2026 80,419 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,164 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2025 74,160 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2024 65,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,497 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,497 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,941 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 53,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,482 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 30,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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KT65 JJV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KT65 JJV, 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 KT65 JJV registered?

KT65 JJV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is KT65 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT65 JJV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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