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KS15 PBU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS15 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,584 miles

all four tyres show wear

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing is damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing is damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,192 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (NSF close to excessive) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 56,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF lower - rear arm ball joint has excessive play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (NSF close to excessive) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,235 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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KS15 PBU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KS15 PBU, 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 KS15 PBU registered?

KS15 PBU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2015.

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