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HJ15 PLF

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,673 mi
Last recorded61,673 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 61,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 61,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,886 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 54,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, marked with chalk. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 41,479 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 41,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 39,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 25,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,922 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,339 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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HJ15 PLF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ15 PLF, 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 HJ15 PLF registered?

HJ15 PLF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is HJ15 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ15 PLF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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