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HSS 868

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,071 mi
Last recorded58,071 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSS 868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,395 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 55,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,493 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged OSR/NSF WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre damage

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,051 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,479 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,283 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,631 miles

front tyres wearing on outer

Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,845 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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HSS 868 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Red. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HSS 868, 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 HSS 868?

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What year was HSS 868 registered?

HSS 868 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is HSS 868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSS 868 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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