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KW65 DGZ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,762 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,412 miles

Front slight wear and corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Rear slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2022 53,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 extra load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front slight wear and corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Rear slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2021 49,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,898 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,209 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 31,207 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays 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 DGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

KW65 DGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is KW65 DGZ safe to buy?

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