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A5 JHK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,959 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 73,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (severe) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,303 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 64,301 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,751 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,751 miles

Nearside Rear 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A5 JHK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 JHK, 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 A5 JHK registered?

A5 JHK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A5 JHK safe to buy?

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