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FY65 FBJ

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,742 mi
Last recorded146,742 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 146,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,138 miles

tpms light illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 110,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 41,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 17,851 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch guard missing window cover for replacing light bulbs.

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 17,851 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch guard missing window cover for replacing light bulbs.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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FY65 FBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY65 FBJ, 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 FY65 FBJ registered?

FY65 FBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is FY65 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 FBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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