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253 UYJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,673 mi
Last recorded63,673 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 UYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 50,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 49,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,883 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,828 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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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253 UYJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 253 UYJ, 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

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What year was 253 UYJ registered?

253 UYJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2017.

Is 253 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253 UYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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