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EJ15 VZF

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ15 VZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 143,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner edge. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,985 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,273 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,466 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,935 miles

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

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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EJ15 VZF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ15 VZF, 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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EJ15 VZF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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