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DS04 HKS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,428 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 130,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 121,215 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure front mount loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both number plates cable tied on, over none conforming plates

tpms light on/flashes

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn uneven/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (225/45r18) (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,341 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low been hit (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure inner mount insecure (head lamp moves) (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn uneven/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (225/45r18) (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension creaks

Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Adv Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 96,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Adv Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,496 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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DS04 HKS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS04 HKS, 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 DS04 HKS registered?

DS04 HKS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2015.

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