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KV65 DMU

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 76,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 76,003 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is perishing both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is perishing both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,546 miles

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

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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KV65 DMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV65 DMU, 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 KV65 DMU registered?

KV65 DMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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