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1 PBJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,910 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 28,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 20,903 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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1 PBJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 1 PBJ, 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 1 PBJ registered?

1 PBJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is 1 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 PBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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