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KW65 BMZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,660 mi
Last recorded70,660 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 35,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,107 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,751 miles

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

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers 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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KW65 BMZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW65 BMZ, 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 KW65 BMZ registered?

KW65 BMZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is KW65 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW65 BMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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