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H15 TSE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,495 mi
Last recorded85,495 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 TSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil at turbo hose - engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,139 miles

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

Offside Rear outer fuel cap surround loose, fuel cap and hoses still attached securley

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 63,139 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where centre box sleeve joins to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer fuel cap surround loose, fuel cap and hoses still attached securley

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 53,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting around intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,104 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 32,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut covered

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 13,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 51,138 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 12,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 9,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,902 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,194 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,351 miles

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

rear sears folded down at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(175/65T14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(175/65T14) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 26,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between tread(175/65T14) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between tread(175/65T14) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(175/65T14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(175/65T14) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,002 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 20,851 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 20,789 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement DISC BADLY PITTED ON INNER SURFACE (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 15,612 miles

All tyres slightly perishing in treads (No cords visible at time of test)

O/s/f disc corroding on inner face

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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H15 TSE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 H15 TSE, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H15 TSE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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