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DRM 74A

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRM 74A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2026 177,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,196 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,163 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 162,766 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 162,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 155,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,363 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,342 miles

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

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))

Play in near side & off side front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2018 10,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,716 miles

split to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre, cords not yet visable

Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

split to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre, cords not yet visable

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,205 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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DRM 74A is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRM 74A, 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 DRM 74A registered?

DRM 74A is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2015.

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The MOT history for DRM 74A shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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