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ET15 ZDF

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,593 mi
Last recorded162,593 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 ZDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 162,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,433 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 148,428 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Grill /Bumper damaged (Sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant missing/Used

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

rear brake discs, surfaces corroding (not full contact with pad)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2024 133,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

rear brake discs, surfaces corroding (not full contact with pad)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2022 118,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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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ET15 ZDF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ET15 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

ET15 ZDF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2015.

Is ET15 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET15 ZDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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