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HV65 SXL

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,484 mi
Last recorded161,484 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV65 SXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 161,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 157,397 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 157,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,624 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,951 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 116,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plated limit 0.36 actual average reading 0.46 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 tyre worn to 2mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

in car bonnet release lever detached

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 96,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,725 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 71,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,923 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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HV65 SXL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV65 SXL, 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 HV65 SXL registered?

HV65 SXL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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