CarVerify

Free Car Check

G5 BKM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,543 mi
Last recorded52,543 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 52,543 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2026 52,436 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2025 136,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 48,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 135,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2023 134,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2023 35,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2022 133,605 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 131,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 19,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 13,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle under trays fitted unable to check various under body items

Pass 27 May 2016 94,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 61,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G5 BKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G5 BKM, 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

How do I check the history of G5 BKM?

You can check the full history of G5 BKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G5 BKM registered?

G5 BKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2015.

Is G5 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 BKM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 BKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G5 BKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.