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EK15 HGU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK15 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 89,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,892 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight at power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor is detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight at power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 27,368 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

nsf door mirror damaged

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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EK15 HGU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EK15 HGU, 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 EK15 HGU registered?

EK15 HGU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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