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L300 DPT

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 104,550 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Main Suspension Arm Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Main Suspension Arm Rear Bush (ball joint pointing down.) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 98,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outside edge 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,619 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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L300 DPT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L300 DPT, 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 L300 DPT registered?

L300 DPT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is L300 DPT safe to buy?

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