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KV15 YXS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 YXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 111,714 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,660 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 93,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm that carries the suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm that carries the suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR19 96Y Falken Azenis FK520 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R19 89Y Bridgestone Potenza S001 Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Falken Azenis FK520 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 66,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 66,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged - 225/40R19 89Y RSC Bridgestone Potenza S001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 54,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,361 miles

front tyres stepped inner edge 225/40R19 93YXL

Fail 15 Jan 2021 40,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96YXL MOE Continental ContiSportContact5 SSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 96YXL MOE Continental ContiSportContact5 SSR (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres stepped inner edge 225/40R19 93YXL

Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,778 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 30,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,974 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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KV15 YXS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KV15 YXS, 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 KV15 YXS registered?

KV15 YXS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2015.

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