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AY15 ZRX

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,977 mi
Last recorded148,977 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 ZRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 148,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2026 148,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake not locking into position when being used (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,242 miles

hand brakes needs attention not returning

Fail 25 Apr 2025 137,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))

hand brakes needs attention not returning

Pass 24 Apr 2024 126,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 112,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Entire circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Entire circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,731 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Foot parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2020 94,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Foot parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under tray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2019 82,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,074 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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AY15 ZRX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY15 ZRX, 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 AY15 ZRX registered?

AY15 ZRX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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