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L21 VJJ

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,416 mi
Last recorded49,416 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,085 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 34,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 32,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 31,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 13,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,743 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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L21 VJJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L21 VJJ, 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 L21 VJJ registered?

L21 VJJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2015.

Is L21 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 VJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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