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286 LG

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,992 mi
Last recorded104,992 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 LG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,992 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 34,308 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 21 Dec 2024 97,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 16,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 12,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 12,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 10,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,475 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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286 LG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 286 LG, 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 286 LG registered?

286 LG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2017.

Is 286 LG safe to buy?

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