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FP15 EKU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,915 mi
Last recorded139,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2026 139,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2025 134,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable components

Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,837 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,837 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & N/S/R On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 19 Jun 2023 112,790 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & N/S/R On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,309 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,691 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH WORN IN AND OUT SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP15 EKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP15 EKU, 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

How do I check the history of FP15 EKU?

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What year was FP15 EKU registered?

FP15 EKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is FP15 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 EKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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