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54 VV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,876 mi
Last recorded55,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 VV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 50,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 50,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 48,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 44,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 42,523 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020

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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 VV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 54 VV, 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 54 VV registered?

54 VV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is 54 VV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 VV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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