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B6 APR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,626 mi
Last recorded31,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 31,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,037 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,049 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 26,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,555 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 21,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 14,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 11,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 3,372 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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B6 APR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B6 APR, 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

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What year was B6 APR registered?

B6 APR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is B6 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 APR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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