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BV15 VKM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,469 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,879 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,076 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 67,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 29 Jul 2020 62,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 62,480 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,496 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,496 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,862 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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BV15 VKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV15 VKM, 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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BV15 VKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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