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KE56 RAM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 84,031 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 84,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 58,707 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 58,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,703 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 26,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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KE56 RAM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KE56 RAM, 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 KE56 RAM registered?

KE56 RAM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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The MOT history for KE56 RAM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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