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H26 GES

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,855 mi
Last recorded196,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 196,855 miles

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

brake wear displayed

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2026 196,855 miles

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

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

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

brake wear displayed

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 186,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 179,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Plus discs lipped replace very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Plus lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 13 Jun 2024 179,781 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Plus discs lipped replace very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Plus lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 3 Jul 2023 173,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens damaged

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,871 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 142,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 106,692 miles

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 18 May 2018 79,373 miles

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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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H26 GES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H26 GES, 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 H26 GES registered?

H26 GES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is H26 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 GES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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