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BU15 YDW

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,432 mi
Last recorded58,432 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 58,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 54,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 49,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 39,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 31,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,208 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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BU15 YDW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 BU15 YDW, 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 BU15 YDW registered?

BU15 YDW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is BU15 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 YDW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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