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L30 STP

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,549 mi
Last recorded56,549 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 50,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 43,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,844 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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L30 STP 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 L30 STP, 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 L30 STP registered?

L30 STP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is L30 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 STP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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