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MERCEDES-BENZ C2015 · 2.1L DIESEL

KU04 AAA

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MERCEDES-BENZ C (2015, DIESEL, 2143cc) — mileage recorded at 139,647. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
2143cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest MOT on 27 December 2025 at 139,647 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for critical brake and tyre defects. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical issues when they threaten an MOT test certificate, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 139,647 miles represents a high annual average of approximately 12,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent use, with 6,074 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This high-frequency usage places significant stress on heavy-duty components such as the suspension assembly and the braking system, which is reflected in the recurring failures related to wear and tear over the last two-year period. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection of the braking system, as the record shows recurring failures for thin pads and worn or pitted discs. In December 2024, rear discs and pads were significantly worn, and by December 2025, the front discs showed signs of scoring and pitting. The buyer should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that might be causing this premature degradation. Additionally, the consistent history of tyres reaching legal limits or showing perishing suggests the owner neglects consumable replacement until failure, necessitating a close check of the current rubber condition and alignment wear.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest MOT on 27 December 2025 at 139,647 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for critical brake and tyre defects. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical issues when they threaten an MOT test certificate, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 139,647 miles represents a high annual average of approximately 12,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent use, with 6,074 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This high-frequency usage places significant stress on heavy-duty components such as the suspension assembly and the braking system, which is reflected in the recurring failures related to wear and tear over the last two-year period. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection of the braking system, as the record shows recurring failures for thin pads and worn or pitted discs. In December 2024, rear discs and pads were significantly worn, and by December 2025, the front discs showed signs of scoring and pitting. The buyer should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that might be causing this premature degradation. Additionally, the consistent history of tyres reaching legal limits or showing perishing suggests the owner neglects consumable replacement until failure, necessitating a close check of the current rubber condition and alignment wear.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz C (KU04 AAA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2023 to December 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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