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ABZ 87

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 87
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 64,558 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 64,558 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,448 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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ABZ 87 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ABZ 87, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABZ 87?

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What year was ABZ 87 registered?

ABZ 87 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2017.

Is ABZ 87 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 87 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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