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EK65 JLO

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,116 mi
Last recorded184,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 184,116 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 183,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 154,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,636 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,733 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,673 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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EK65 JLO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK65 JLO, 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 EK65 JLO registered?

EK65 JLO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2015.

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