CarVerify

Free Car Check

J6 KNU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,588 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 101,588 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,485 miles

under trays fitted though out

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidelight 50% not working

Offside Front Tyre tread depth smooth on outer 25mm of tread area.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking oil dripping from rack gaiter suspect steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake binding on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,750 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm approx, side wall has a cut 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 56,750 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm approx, side wall has a cut 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall curb damaged, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall curb damaged, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J6 KNU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 J6 KNU, 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 J6 KNU?

You can check the full history of J6 KNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J6 KNU registered?

J6 KNU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is J6 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 KNU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J6 KNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J6 KNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.