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KY15 TPF

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,827 mi
Last recorded150,827 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 150,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2024 145,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb not working should be replaced asap. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake light warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating bulb failure to the off side rear .

parking brakes , release pull incomplete seek service repair asap .

recommend a brakes service inspection / rear brakes

seek service repair on all listed items

Fail 16 Jul 2023 134,301 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb not working should be replaced asap. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake light warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating bulb failure to the off side rear .

parking brakes , release pull incomplete seek service repair asap .

recommend a brakes service inspection / rear brakes

seek service repair on all listed items

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,801 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release handle damaged but still functions as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,821 miles

OSR tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2020 100,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 100,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TPF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPF, 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 KY15 TPF registered?

KY15 TPF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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