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AM04 OLS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 OLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 68,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 68,573 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 58,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,836 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 27,012 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 26,836 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AM04 OLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol 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 AM04 OLS, 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 AM04 OLS registered?

AM04 OLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is AM04 OLS safe to buy?

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