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3 SSB

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 84,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,371 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 60,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,956 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn close to sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 33,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 33,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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3 SSB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 3 SSB, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 SSB registered?

3 SSB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2015.

Is 3 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SSB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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