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B2 GAR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,064 mi
Last recorded69,064 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,120 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake stuck on x2 (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 58,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,901 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 25,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,070 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,658 miles

under side covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,247 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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B2 GAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B2 GAR, 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 B2 GAR registered?

B2 GAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is B2 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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