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FIL 126

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,018 mi
Last recorded46,018 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 126
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 41,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,476 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 29,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 21,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,092 miles

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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FIL 126 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIL 126, 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 FIL 126 registered?

FIL 126 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is FIL 126 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 126 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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