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B26 PAW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 PAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 72,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,719 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2026 70,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 58,258 miles

n s running light inop

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n s running light inop

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,451 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,789 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN TO 3MM OUTER EDGES WORN MORE 225/40/19 93Y P ZERO (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES WORN TO 4MM 255/35/19 92W P ZERO (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 19,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 19,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 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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B26 PAW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B26 PAW, 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 B26 PAW registered?

B26 PAW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is B26 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 PAW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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