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FV15 YLB

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 80,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,548 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 45,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,904 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 YLB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLB, 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

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What year was FV15 YLB registered?

FV15 YLB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2015.

Is FV15 YLB safe to buy?

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