2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Electric diesel · FV15 VGJ
2015 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, electric diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 195,816 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV15 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 195,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV15 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz C (FV15 VGJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FV15 VGJ Mileage History
- 15/09/2023180,791 mi
- 10/09/2024188,604 mi+7,813 mi
- 12/09/2024188,604 mi
- 16/09/2025195,816 mi+7,212 mi
- 16/09/2025195,816 mi
Average of roughly 7,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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