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FMZ 2897

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMZ 2897
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,443 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 144,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 137,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 116,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 20,855 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 19,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 19,452 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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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FMZ 2897 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 FMZ 2897, 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 FMZ 2897 registered?

FMZ 2897 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is FMZ 2897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMZ 2897 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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