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1971 JR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,747 mi
Last recorded38,747 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1971 JR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 38,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,157 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,566 miles
Pass 23 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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1971 JR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1971 JR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1971 JR?

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What year was 1971 JR registered?

1971 JR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 1971 JR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1971 JR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1971 JR have outstanding finance?

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