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2890 MP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,443 mi
Last recorded29,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2890 MP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 27,736 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2025 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 20,705 miles

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2023 20,668 miles

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

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,150 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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2890 MP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 2890 MP, 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 2890 MP registered?

2890 MP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is 2890 MP safe to buy?

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