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HY65 XLS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,670 mi
Last recorded149,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY65 XLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 149,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 149,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/acceptable once cleaned (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded/de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,609 miles

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

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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HY65 XLS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY65 XLS, 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 HY65 XLS registered?

HY65 XLS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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