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FJ15 LVS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,405 mi
Last recorded126,405 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ15 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,405 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 126,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,517 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edges Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,227 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 89,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,105 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 73,013 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pad wear warning illuminated

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,702 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 50,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,882 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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FJ15 LVS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FJ15 LVS, 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 FJ15 LVS registered?

FJ15 LVS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2015.

Is FJ15 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ15 LVS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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