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54 VS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,442 mi
Last recorded44,442 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 VS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 44,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,593 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 39,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 26,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 19,266 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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54 VS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 54 VS, 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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54 VS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 54 VS safe to buy?

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