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KY15 LYA

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,306 mi
Last recorded84,306 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

service over due displayed

Fail 20 Mar 2026 84,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

service over due displayed

Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,410 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 49,737 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH NSR OSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,254 miles

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Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,484 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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KY15 LYA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY15 LYA, 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 KY15 LYA registered?

KY15 LYA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is KY15 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY15 LYA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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