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C21 RHY

2015 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests57 (40 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate70.2%

Mileage

93,010 mi
Last recorded93,010 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class55,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

40 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,010 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 153,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 153,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,346 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,374 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 110,374 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,857 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,405 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 109,403 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 149,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner tread with cords / ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner tread with ply exposed / also below 1.6mm in 1 area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,724 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,097 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 143,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 143,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner tread / also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 2 areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / wearing unevenly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,799 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 122,739 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2021 52,472 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2021 52,742 miles

Central Front Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated gear box end marked in yellow (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,578 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 100,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,536 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 37,536 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,742 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf tyre bald on inner edge and worn outer edge

osf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,669 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 9,740 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,461 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 3,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 3,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,974 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,840 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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C21 RHY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 57 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,493 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 A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C21 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C21 RHY registered?

C21 RHY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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