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ET15 VBD

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,997 mi
Last recorded55,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,252 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 53,827 miles

Rear (prop shaft drive coupling deteriorated)

Pass 21 Dec 2022 51,322 miles

prop shaft rear drive coupling deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,053 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 48,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 33,499 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,817 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 inner & 1 center ()

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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ET15 VBD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET15 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET15 VBD registered?

ET15 VBD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is ET15 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET15 VBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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