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BU53 ADE

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests42 (41 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate97.6%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

41 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 163,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 161,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 159,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,380 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 53,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 53,961 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 150,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,779 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 111,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,284 miles

Nearside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall but no cords or ply visible

Offside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall but no cords or ply visible

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,490 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,625 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 15,212 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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BU53 ADE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 ADE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ADE registered?

BU53 ADE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is BU53 ADE safe to buy?

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