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E4 HLP

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 72,385 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 72,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,564 miles

STRONG ADVISE - 2-3MM LIFT IN O/S FRONT LOWER REAR BALL JOINT ( WITH SLIGHT PLAY

front tyres wearing slightly more on outer edge ( more so n/s tyre )

o/s rear inner pad worn close to warning wire , rear discs abit lipped/ worn

o/s rear shock stained/ damp

servo vacuum pipe slightly insecure where goes through bulk head panel to servo

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,618 miles

20-30kg pulse in o/s front brake ( very slight pulse in n/s front), imbalance in front brakes

STRONG ADVISE - LIFT IN O/S FRONT - LOWER REAR BALL JOINT ( WITH SLIGHT PLAY )

brake servo vacuum pipework moves/ slight poor where goes through bulk head panel

o/s rear shock slightly stained

slight lift and very slight play in n/s front lower rear ball joint

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,836 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear ( partial belt check carried out )

lift in o/s front lower rear ball joint ( very slight lift in n/s one)

o/s rear shock stained

wiper smear screen

Fail 27 Aug 2021 53,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM, O/S REAR JUST UNDER 2MM

child seat fitted to n/s rear ( partial belt check carried out )

lift in o/s front lower rear ball joint ( very slight lift in n/s one)

o/s rear shock stained

rear tyres have cuts in tread, n/s rear has cut in sidewall

wiper smear screen

Pass 18 May 2020 49,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E4 HLP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E4 HLP, 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 E4 HLP registered?

E4 HLP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2015.

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