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FG15 HCV

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 133,618 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 133,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald and cracking on outer, very low and cracking on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, very low and cracking on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 112,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, low across the tread, cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, low across the tread, cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,925 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 67,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG15 HCV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG15 HCV, 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 FG15 HCV registered?

FG15 HCV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2015.

Is FG15 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG15 HCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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