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A5 UGK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,445 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 54,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 42,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,850 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted left/right (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 29,850 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted left/right (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,838 miles

both front tyres worn low on the edges

Fail 8 Jul 2021 18,838 miles

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))

both front tyres worn low on the edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 15,307 miles
Pass 19 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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A5 UGK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

A5 UGK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is A5 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 UGK have outstanding finance?

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