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KW65 FSO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 67,367 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,921 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 60,904 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,790 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 36,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 20,770 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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KW65 FSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW65 FSO?

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What year was KW65 FSO registered?

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

Is KW65 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW65 FSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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