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L40 DYA

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 112,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2024 102,578 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DRIVERS (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn pads good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,196 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear and cut on inner wall 255/35 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn pads good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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L40 DYA 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 72.7%.

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 L40 DYA, 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 L40 DYA registered?

L40 DYA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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