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FY15 TVM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,683 mi
Last recorded145,683 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 TVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 145,683 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 145,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front inner sidewall driven soft/creased (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 143,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front inner sidewall driven soft/creased (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 125,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise cut inner tyre wall nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 105,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,501 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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FY15 TVM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY15 TVM, 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 FY15 TVM registered?

FY15 TVM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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