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AA55 AMS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,287 mi
Last recorded41,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,287 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 36,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,074 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 29,095 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 25,625 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 19,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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AA55 AMS 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 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 AA55 AMS, 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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How do I check the history of AA55 AMS?

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What year was AA55 AMS registered?

AA55 AMS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is AA55 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA55 AMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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