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KU15 VEM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,052 mi
Last recorded107,052 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also noisy on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 94,841 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also noisy on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,374 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,795 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smeer slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2020 50,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smeer slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in inner side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VEM 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 71.4%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

KU15 VEM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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