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BN17 OCB

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,081 mi
Last recorded27,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 27,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,547 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 24,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,692 miles

under trays fitted

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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BN17 OCB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN17 OCB, 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

How do I check the history of BN17 OCB?

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What year was BN17 OCB registered?

BN17 OCB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BN17 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 OCB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN17 OCB have outstanding finance?

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