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K500 SWC

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,716 mi
Last recorded168,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 168,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 166,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 155,505 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 155,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 136,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens has light damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,483 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 109,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,832 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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K500 SWC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K500 SWC, 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 K500 SWC?

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What year was K500 SWC registered?

K500 SWC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is K500 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 SWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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