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FY65 KZS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 115,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine mis-fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Apr 2025 106,427 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine on 3 cylinders (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,624 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Fail 4 Mar 2024 99,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to be detected

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,773 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,347 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,680 miles

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 65,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,972 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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FY65 KZS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY65 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

FY65 KZS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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