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DB57 KOP

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB57 KOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,066 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF REAR ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jul 2024 76,772 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected HANDBRAKE PEDAL NOT RELEASING (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORTCHED DUE TO BINDING HANDBRAKE (1.1.14 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF REAR ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,432 miles

full under covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,878 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,256 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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DB57 KOP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DB57 KOP, 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 DB57 KOP registered?

DB57 KOP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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