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L9 PBM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,896 mi
Last recorded53,896 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,013 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 16,387 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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L9 PBM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 L9 PBM, 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 L9 PBM registered?

L9 PBM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is L9 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 PBM 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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