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AJ51 LLL

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,484 mi
Last recorded172,484 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 172,484 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 156,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

both rear tyres worn 3ml

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,106 miles

Nearside Front trye worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,780 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,780 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,327 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,570 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 36,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,456 miles

Offside Front tyre cut no cords exposed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,456 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cut no cords exposed

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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AJ51 LLL 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 AJ51 LLL, 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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AJ51 LLL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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