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L88 SMY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges 225/50 R17 premium (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L88 SMY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L88 SMY, 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 L88 SMY registered?

L88 SMY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2015.

Is L88 SMY safe to buy?

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