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FD15 YYJ

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,335 mi
Last recorded70,335 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,981 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2024 56,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,465 miles

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

Smell of petrol inside car and from under bonnet of car but no sign of leak visible

Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Smell of petrol inside car and from under bonnet of car but no sign of leak visible

Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,668 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 22,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge splits . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 YYJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYJ, 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 FD15 YYJ registered?

FD15 YYJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2015.

Is FD15 YYJ safe to buy?

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