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KU15 PVV

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,387 mi
Last recorded108,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 PVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 108,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 99,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,204 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 88,927 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand release handle broken and missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to test parking brake due to broken lever

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separating from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear 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 9 Apr 2021 52,232 miles

Brake ware warning message on, new pads fitted

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 52,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid reservoir full to the top

Brake ware warning message on, new pads fitted

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,300 miles

under trays fitted under car

Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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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KU15 PVV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KU15 PVV, 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

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What year was KU15 PVV registered?

KU15 PVV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is KU15 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU15 PVV 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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