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171 OM

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,891 mi
Last recorded34,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 OM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 31,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 28,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 18,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

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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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171 OM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 171 OM, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 171 OM registered?

171 OM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is 171 OM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 OM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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