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K222 TAY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,481 mi
Last recorded53,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,481 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2026 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 46,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 33mm nsf wearing off outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

both front wiper blades begining to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,699 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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K222 TAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K222 TAY, 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 K222 TAY registered?

K222 TAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is K222 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K222 TAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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