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FM15 DVY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,990 mi
Last recorded196,990 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 196,990 miles

Offside Rear OSR HAND BRAKE DOWN ON EFFORT,OST=61KG,NSR=258KG,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 196,756 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working NSF DOOR MIRROR SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR HAND BRAKE DOWN ON EFFORT,OST=61KG,NSR=258KG,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 189,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 188,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT PLAY. (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 OSF TYRE VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 176,097 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 176,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 156,147 miles

NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP,FLUID LEVEL LOW,POSSIBLE POWER STEERING LEAK,ADVISE TOP UP A.S.A.P

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

SERVICE OVER DUE ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 136,289 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump excessively leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,843 miles

front brakes worn

parking brake starting to stick

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,214 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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FM15 DVY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM15 DVY, 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 FM15 DVY registered?

FM15 DVY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is FM15 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 DVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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