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KW65 GDK

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,477 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 75,102 miles

Brake pad warning light on but no obvious wear to pads

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2024 63,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,729 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED (UNDER BODY)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 42,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED (UNDER BODY)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 2225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 18,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,418 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 GDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

KW65 GDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2016.

Is KW65 GDK safe to buy?

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