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2015 Mercedes-benz C
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90,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV15 VEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FV15 VEL, 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 FV15 VEL registered?
FV15 VEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2015.
Is FV15 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV15 VEL 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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