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973 DLC

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,400 mi
Last recorded95,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration973 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 95,400 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 92,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,420 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,610 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,395 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,703 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,154 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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973 DLC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 973 DLC, 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 973 DLC registered?

973 DLC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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The MOT history for 973 DLC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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