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BO52 BLU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 BLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 81,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,366 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 33,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play in nsf spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (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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BO52 BLU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BO52 BLU, 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 BO52 BLU?

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What year was BO52 BLU registered?

BO52 BLU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BO52 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO52 BLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BO52 BLU have outstanding finance?

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