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KW65 DAO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,273 mi
Last recorded86,273 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,273 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,367 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,296 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge and ply is visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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KW65 DAO 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAO, 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 DAO registered?

KW65 DAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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