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FM15 DWU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,017 mi
Last recorded160,017 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 160,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 146,008 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 127,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,535 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty requires cleaning still legible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

low pressure cooling bottle empty no sign of external leak

Fail 16 Jan 2024 124,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty requires cleaning still legible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

low pressure cooling bottle empty no sign of external leak

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

TMPS Illuminated

Fail 19 Jan 2023 114,917 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

TMPS Illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,019 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,847 miles

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2021 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Downwards balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower down facing ball joint has play/movement

Offside Front Lower down facing ball joint has play/movement

Offside Rear diff seal damp

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,365 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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 DWU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

FM15 DWU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is FM15 DWU safe to buy?

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