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J2 DFX

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,680 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 124,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components, no leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components, no leaks

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,953 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,959 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Front suspension control arm bush worn/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer wall rim protector (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Front suspension control arm bush worn/splitting

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly worn/smearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in outer wall rim protector (no cords exposed)

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

Rear Oil around rear differential pinion seal, indicating possible leak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,958 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack shaft gaiter worn/split, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Chip in centre of windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front suspension control arm bush worn/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer wall rim protector (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Front suspension control arm bush worn/splitting

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly worn/smearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in outer wall rim protector (no cords exposed)

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

Rear Oil around rear differential pinion seal, indicating possible leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,050 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 44,907 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bottom locating pin not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bottom locating pin not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,188 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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J2 DFX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 DFX, 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

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What year was J2 DFX registered?

J2 DFX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is J2 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 DFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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