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FV15 VFY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 81,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,837 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 45,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,920 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,785 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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FV15 VFY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

FV15 VFY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is FV15 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 VFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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