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BV15 VLU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,168 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,181 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 30 Nov 2023 66,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 54,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 42,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 35,746 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,352 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

Fail 21 Nov 2017 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

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 VLU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLU, 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 BV15 VLU registered?

BV15 VLU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is BV15 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 VLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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