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B26 PRL

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,205 mi
Last recorded26,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 26,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 21,258 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Some damage to rim

Shields

Pass 10 Jun 2024 21,100 miles

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

Offside Outer Some damage to both rims

shields

Pass 31 May 2023 19,873 miles

Shields and covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 18,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shields and covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 17,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,164 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 14,164 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 13,349 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 10,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

Fail 19 May 2018 10,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

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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B26 PRL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B26 PRL, 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 B26 PRL registered?

B26 PRL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is B26 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 PRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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