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DL65 OTC

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,456 mi
Last recorded155,456 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL65 OTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 139,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 130,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen and wipers needs checking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2021 120,383 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has excessive play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has excessive play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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DL65 OTC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DL65 OTC, 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 DL65 OTC registered?

DL65 OTC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2015.

Is DL65 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL65 OTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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