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BG15 JWJ

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 96,053 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

prop shaft rubber join splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 87,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,125 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 76,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition/small split in tread /Michelin primacy 4,225/50/17

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 54,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,335 miles

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

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

f tyres worn on edges

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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BG15 JWJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG15 JWJ, 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 BG15 JWJ registered?

BG15 JWJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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