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A8 PJP

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,271 mi
Last recorded136,271 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,764 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 112,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,232 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 98,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer wall (no cord visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 86,611 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer wall (no cord visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,833 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,512 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs, slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,092 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 66,086 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,956 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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A8 PJP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A8 PJP, 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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A8 PJP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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