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AJ 5852

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ 5852
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 42,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 35,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 31,797 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTERWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2022 28,140 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,031 miles

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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AJ 5852 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ 5852, 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 AJ 5852 registered?

AJ 5852 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is AJ 5852 safe to buy?

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