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KV65 MZG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 MZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,763 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 99,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,184 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,823 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,235 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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KV65 MZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 KV65 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

KV65 MZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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