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FD15 TPZ

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,315 mi
Last recorded113,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 TPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 113,315 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front track bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dipstick ring broken on arrival

exhaust centre clamp damaged/broken

Fail 9 Jul 2026 113,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly foot operated park brake lever does not keep performance on when pressed-ie releases straight away (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing not fitted (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative both rear tpms sensors not detected (5.2.3 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front track bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dipstick ring broken on arrival

exhaust centre clamp damaged/broken

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,980 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,907 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 101,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 161,794 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,426 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,726 miles

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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FD15 TPZ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD15 TPZ, 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 FD15 TPZ registered?

FD15 TPZ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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